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Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville

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Nashville based veteran music producer Tony Mantor’s Almost Live… Nashville podcast takes its listener on a journey through the business of music and entertainment. Following the success and popularity of his top-rated podcast on Autism & Mental Health awareness - Why Not Me? - Mantor hosts thought-provoking conversations and behind-the-scenes stories from various celebrity guests from the world of music, television and entertainment. With more than 30 years as an accomplished music producer based in Nashville, Mantor welcomes a worldly guest list of musicians, actors and entertainers who share their unique stories about the roles they’ve played in creating and sustaining what we know as popular American culture. Conversations and stories that also give a deeper understanding on what it takes to achieve success in the entertainment industry for aspiring entertainers who are currently pursuing their own dreams of being a star someday. Whether listening for the entertainment or storytelling factor alone, or for tips on how his guests faced their life’s challenges, Almost Live… Nashville will have a story for anyone who has been a fan of popular culture in music, movies and television over the last few decades.

Latest episodes

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Walter Egan: The Untold Stories Behind "Magnet and Steel," Stevie Nicks, Gram Parsons & a Lifetime in Music

Most people know Walter Egan for his timeless hit "Magnet and Steel," but that iconic song is only one chapter in an extraordinary career spanning more than five decades.

Sep 22
29 min

Josie & Tina Marie: Building the Josie Music Awards and Championing Independent Artists Worldwide

Show Notes Josie Music Awards founders Josie Passantino-Boone and Tina Marie Passantino join Tony Mantor for an inspiring conversation about creating one of the world&ap

Sep 15
28 min

Alan Warner of The Foundations: The Story Behind “Build Me Up Buttercup” and a Lifetime of Timeless Music

Alan Warner of The Foundations: The Story Behind "Build Me Up Buttercup" Few songs have stood the test of time quite like "Build Me Up Buttercup." For more than five dec

Sep 8
27 min

Jaime French: From Beauty Influencer to Reinvention, Comedy, Music & Mental Health

Show Notes Jamie French has built an extraordinary career by embracing change, taking creative risks, and never being afraid to reinvent herself. In this episode of Alm

Sep 1
27 min

Peter Howarth of The Hollies: From Legendary Stages to a Lifetime of Music

Show Notes For more than two decades, Peter Howarth has carried the legacy of one of Britain's most iconic bands as the lead singer of The Hollies. But his remarkab

Aug 25
26 min

Mel Denisse: Finding Strength Through Vulnerability and the Sound of Alternative Rock

Show NotesAlternative rock artist Mel Denisse joins Tony Mantor for an honest conversation about songwriting, vulnerability, and discovering an artistic voice that refuse

Aug 18
24 min

John Tesh: From Entertainment Tonight to Beating Cancer, Faith, Music, and the Purpose That Never Ends

Show Notes John Tesh has lived a life unlike almost anyone else. Millions knew him as the co-host of Entertainment Tonight. Basketball fans know his legendary "Roundball

Aug 11
28 min

Andy Kyriacou: Modern Romance, 80s Pop Stardom, and the Stories Behind the Music

Show Notes Drummer and founding driving force behind Modern Romance, Andy Kyriacou, joins Tony Mantor for an entertaining and revealing conversation about the rise of on

Aug 4
30 min

Shweta Harve: Music with Purpose, Compassion, and a Global Message

Show NotesIndependent singer-songwriter Shweta Harve joins Tony Mantor for a heartfelt conversation about creating music that goes beyond entertainment to inspire reflect

Jul 21
25 min

Marty Wilde: The Rock & Roll Pioneer Who Helped Shape Music History

Show Notes Rock & roll pioneer Marty Wilde joins Tony Mantor for a remarkable conversation about being at the birth of modern rock music and building a career that has l

Jul 7
28 min

James Hood: Redefining Music Through Immersive Sound and Storytelling

  Show NotesGrammy-nominated composer, producer, and immersive artist James Hood joins Tony Mantor for a fascinating conversation about pushing the boundaries of music a

Jun 23
22 min

George Thorogood: Bad to The Bone, the Blues, and the Stories Behind a Rock and Roll Legend

 Show Notes Rock and blues legend George Thorogood joins Tony Mantor for a candid conversation about a career that has spanned decades and continues to inspire generatio

Jun 16
29 min

Jonathan Antoine On Stardom And Staying Grounded

We sit down with Jonathan Antoine to talk about the moments after Britain’s Got Talent that reshaped his life, from sudden global attention to a deeper understanding of s

Jun 9
24 min

Victoria Perks On Fuzzbox Fame And The Book That Sparked A New Era

We sit down with Victoria Perks to trace how Fuzzbox went from Birmingham school friends “forming for a laugh” to chart success, touring, and a legacy that still surprise

May 26
26 min

Richard Hewson’s RAH band: Journey From Bedroom Demos To Global Streams

We sit down with Richard Hewson, the creative force behind the Ra Band, to trace how an under-credited arranger turns frustration over fees into a self-made recording leg

May 19
29 min

Howard Jones On Synths, Stardom, And Staying Authentic

We sit down with Howard Jones to talk about the long arc of an electronic pop career that stays grounded in optimism, craft, and real human connection. He shares how he b

May 12
24 min

Thomas Dolby On Touring, Storytelling, And Staying Ahead Of Music Tech

We sit down with Thomas Dolby to talk about touring with a full band, reshaping classic songs, and telling the stories behind a career that spans synthpop, songwriting, p

May 5
24 min

Juliet Dawn: Songs of Strength, Hope and Healing

Juliet Dawn's Journey: From Trauma to Triumph  In this episode of Almost Live Nashville, host Tony Mantor speaks with Juliet Dawn, a former X-Factor contestant and p

Apr 28
28 min

Hue and Cry: The Evolution of Brothers in Harmony

Pat Kane of Hue and Cry on New Single “Stronger,” Post-Post-Punk Authenticity, and Keeping Imperfection in the Music Host Tony Mantor introduces his podcast Almost Live

Apr 21
26 min

Band of Heathens:Harmony, Grit, and the Art of Creating a Lasting Sound

Behind the Music: The Band of Heathens - A Journey of Harmony and Brotherhood Tony Mantor hosts an engaging conversation on 'Almost Live Nashville' with Ed and

Apr 14
26 min

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Tony Mantor brings authentic Nashville energy with honest conversations and great guests.

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Laid-back style that keeps you listening without trying too hard.

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