RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_91fbb95f-7444-4bb5-9df3-6389ec63ff9f -- Rendered At Fri, 01 May 2026 23:15:01 +0000 More Than Music with Sol Seed https://redcircle.com/shows/more-than-music-with-sol-seed en-US All rights reserved. More Than Music is a podcast hosted by Eugene, Oregon based Reggae Fusion band Sol Seed. More Than Music encompasses the idea that even though Sol Seed has paved its way throughout the United States as a live musical group it's also made up of numerous influences and relationships outside of the world of music. Sol Seed *More Than Music* is a podcast hosted by Eugene, Oregon based Reggae Fusion band Sol Seed ( https://youtu.be/RJzT7G_Ll0o ). More Than Music encompasses the idea that even though Sol Seed has paved its way throughout the United States as a live musical group it's also made up of numerous influences and relationships outside of the world of music. On this podcast you can expect to hear interviews with friends and family of Sol Seed whom they've met over the last decade touring the United States as well as band banter, tour stories, lyrical breakdowns, the business behind Sol Seed and the occasional exclusive release of new material. If you have an inspirational person you'd like to hear Sol Seed connect with and interview please leave that suggestion on a review of the podcast. You can contact Sol Seed on social media at @SolSeedMusic or via email at solseedmusic@gmail.com 91fbb95f-7444-4bb5-9df3-6389ec63ff9f More Than Music is a podcast hosted by Eugene, Oregon based Reggae Fusion band Sol Seed. More Than Music encompasses the idea that even though Sol Seed has paved its way throughout the United States as a live musical group it's also made up of numerous influences and relationships outside of the world of music.


On this podcast you can expect to hear interviews with friends and family of Sol Seed whom they've met over the last decade touring the United States as well as band banter, tour stories, lyrical breakdowns, the business behind Sol Seed and the occasional exclusive release of new material.


If you have an inspirational person you'd like to hear Sol Seed connect with and interview please leave that suggestion on a review of the podcast.


You can contact Sol Seed on social media at @SolSeedMusic or via email at solseedmusic@gmail.com

]]> episodic no Sol Seed solseedmusic@gmail.com no full The Mics: A Duo That Started Sol Seed The Mics: A Duo That Started Sol Seed 7 1 Sol Seed Sol Seed's next guests on More Than Music is The Mics. Did you know that before Sol Seed was The Mics? Michael Lennon (Mikey) and Michael Sorensen (Magic) of Sol Seed started as a duo named The Mics. This is their story.


Topics:

  • How The Mics became Sol Seed
  • The early days of the Southern Oregon music scene


On the More Than Music podcast you can expect to hear interviews with friends and family of Sol Seed whom we've met over the last decade touring the United States as well as band banter, tour stories, lyrical breakdowns, the business behind Sol Seed and the occasional exclusive release of new material.


We hope you enjoy this interview with The Mics.

]]> <p>Sol Seed&#39;s next guests on <strong>More Than Music </strong>is <strong>The Mics</strong>. Did you know that before Sol Seed was The Mics? Michael Lennon (Mikey) and Michael Sorensen (Magic) of Sol Seed started as a duo named The Mics. This is their story. </p><p><br></p><p>Topics:</p><ul><li>How The Mics became Sol Seed</li><li>The early days of the Southern Oregon music scene</li></ul><p><br></p><p>On the More Than Music podcast you can expect to hear interviews with friends and family of Sol Seed whom we&#39;ve met over the last decade touring the United States as well as band banter, tour stories, lyrical breakdowns, the business behind Sol Seed and the occasional exclusive release of new material.</p><p><br></p><p>We hope you enjoy this interview with The Mics.</p> aeb2f471-b4e6-4152-8f82-823021223231 https://www.solseedmusic.com/ Mon, 16 Aug 2021 22:00:00 +0000 2088 no full Owen Hughes: Welsh Singer, Street Performing Busker Owen Hughes: Welsh Singer, Street Performing Busker 6 1 Sol Seed Sol Seed's next guests on More Than Music is Owen Hughes. Owen is a Welsh singer who has gone from performing on the street of London to playing on the UK's biggest stage.


Topics:

  • Growing up in Wales of Great Britain and moving to London, England to pursue dentistry at University and music.
  • The formalities of busking in the UK and Europe versus the USA.
  • Owen's influences and singing preferences.
  • How the support of his parents encouraged him to seek his dream of performing music away from home.
  • What's next for Owen.

... and more!


On the More Than Music podcast you can expect to hear interviews with friends and family of Sol Seed whom we've met over the last decade touring the United States as well as band banter, tour stories, lyrical breakdowns, the business behind Sol Seed and the occasional exclusive release of new material.


We hope you enjoy this interview with Owen Hughes.

]]> <p>Sol Seed&#39;s next guests on <strong>More Than Music </strong>is <strong>Owen Hughes</strong>. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/owenhughesmusic/" rel="nofollow">Owen</a> is a Welsh singer who has gone from performing on the street of London to playing on the UK&#39;s biggest stage.</p><p><br></p><p>Topics:</p><ul><li>Growing up in Wales of Great Britain and moving to London, England to pursue dentistry at University and music.</li><li>The formalities of busking in the UK and Europe versus the USA.</li><li>Owen&#39;s influences and singing preferences.</li><li>How the support of his parents encouraged him to seek his dream of performing music away from home.</li><li>What&#39;s next for Owen.</li></ul><p>... and more!</p><p><br></p><p>On the More Than Music podcast you can expect to hear interviews with friends and family of Sol Seed whom we&#39;ve met over the last decade touring the United States as well as band banter, tour stories, lyrical breakdowns, the business behind Sol Seed and the occasional exclusive release of new material.</p><p><br></p><p>We hope you enjoy this interview with Owen Hughes.</p> 71b5cba8-ef91-4853-869f-45e8df7d5e93 https://www.solseedmusic.com/ Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3164 no full Sol Seed: Reflecting Back and Looking Ahead Sol Seed: Reflecting Back and Looking Ahead 5 1 Sol Seed Sol Seed's next guests on More Than Music is... themselves!


Topics:

- What we've all been up to since our last show in early March, 2020

- Each of us share what we've been spending time and energy on OUTSIDE of music

- We give thanks to our partners and parents for the years of support on and off the road

- A few quick teasers on road stories that we've revisit in later episodes

- Sneak peak into what we have coming up in regards to shows, songs and more!


On the More Than Music podcast you can expect to hear interviews with friends and family of Sol Seed whom we've met over the last decade touring the United States as well as band banter, tour stories, lyrical breakdowns, the business behind Sol Seed and the occasional exclusive release of new material.


We hope you enjoy this episode with yours truly.

]]> <p>Sol Seed&#39;s next guests on <strong>More Than Music </strong>is... themselves! </p><p><br></p><p>Topics:<span> </span></p><p><span>- What we&#39;ve all been up to since our last show in early March, 2020</span></p><p><span>- Each of us share what we&#39;ve been spending time and energy on OUTSIDE of music</span></p><p><span>- We give thanks to our partners and parents for the years of support on and off the road</span></p><p><span>- A few quick teasers on road stories that we&#39;ve revisit in later episodes</span></p><p><span>- Sneak peak into what we have coming up in regards to shows, songs and more!</span></p><p><br></p><p>On the More Than Music podcast you can expect to hear interviews with friends and family of Sol Seed whom we&#39;ve met over the last decade touring the United States as well as band banter, tour stories, lyrical breakdowns, the business behind Sol Seed and the occasional exclusive release of new material.</p><p><br></p><p>We hope you enjoy this episode with yours truly.</p> dfe2a5d6-da75-4653-8072-76274ac70116 https://www.solseedmusic.com/ Sun, 11 Jul 2021 21:00:00 +0000 3889 no full Samira Lobby: Singer, Performer, Activist Samira Lobby: Singer, Performer, Activist 4 1 Sol Seed Sol Seed's next guests on More Than Music is Samira Lobby. Samira is a singer, performer and activist who has many passions and much talent.


Topics:

- Samira reflects on the last year of quarantine life and remembers her biggest fan; her father

- Parental guidance and support

- Being a person of color in Eugene, OR and Samira's opinion on the Black Lives Matter movement

- How Samira got started singing with her first group LBL

- A look into Samira's current groups Soul Vibrator and SageCrow The Flock (links below)

- Samira and Sky reminisce on her contributions on Possible Obstacles and performing on stage together (link below)

... and more!


On the More Than Music podcast you can expect to hear interviews with friends and family of Sol Seed whom we've met over the last decade touring the United States as well as band banter, tour stories, lyrical breakdowns, the business behind Sol Seed and the occasional exclusive release of new material.


We hope you enjoy this two hour interview with Samira Lobby.

]]> <p>Sol Seed&#39;s next guests on <strong>More Than Music </strong>is <strong>Samira Lobby</strong>. <a href="https://www.samiralobby.com/" rel="nofollow">Samira</a> is a singer, performer and activist who has many passions and much talent.</p><p><br></p><p><span>Topics: </span></p><p><span>- Samira reflects on the last year of quarantine life and remembers her biggest fan; her father</span></p><p><span>- Parental guidance and support</span></p><p><span>- Being a person of color in Eugene, OR and Samira&#39;s opinion on the Black Lives Matter movement</span></p><p><span>- How Samira got started singing with her first group LBL</span></p><p><span>- A look into Samira&#39;s current groups Soul Vibrator and SageCrow The Flock (links below)</span></p><p><span>- Samira and Sky reminisce on her contributions on Possible Obstacles and performing on stage together (link below)</span></p><p><span>... and more!</span></p><p><br></p><p>On the More Than Music podcast you can expect to hear interviews with friends and family of Sol Seed whom we&#39;ve met over the last decade touring the United States as well as band banter, tour stories, lyrical breakdowns, the business behind Sol Seed and the occasional exclusive release of new material.</p><p><br></p><p>We hope you enjoy this two hour interview with Samira Lobby.</p> dffa28d5-61ae-4a81-818e-9e722bae1005 https://www.solseedmusic.com/ Sun, 04 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000 7582 no full Dubbest: Nationally Touring Reggae Band Dubbest: Nationally Touring Reggae Band 3 1 Sol Seed Sol Seed's next guests on More Than Music is Dubbest. Dubbest is a nationally touring reggae band.


Topics:

- How Dubbest was created by merging two separate bands of the current members over a decade ago

- When and why the Dubbest moved from the East Coast to the West Coast for a fresh start

- How the "family vibes" have helped Dubbest fit into North America's strongest reggae scene: San Diego

- The moment Dubbest knew it was time to go all-in and make music their career

- What about 1970's vintage reggae resonates with the band and inspires their current sound

- How the band prepares for tours with setlist, routing, managerial roles, etc.

... and more!


On the More Than Music podcast you can expect to hear interviews with friends and family of Sol Seed whom we've met over the last decade touring the United States as well as band banter, tour stories, lyrical breakdowns, the business behind Sol Seed and the occasional exclusive release of new material.


We hope you enjoy this 90+ minute interview with Nationally Touring Reggae Band Dubbest.

]]> <p>Sol Seed&#39;s next guests on <strong>More Than Music </strong>is <strong>Dubbest</strong>. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/7igkEiHkxzRAli5Embz21s?dl_branch=1&si=GheWrVQ3TvKzfTsto9rfkQ" rel="nofollow">Dubbest</a> is a nationally touring reggae band.</p><p><br></p><p>Topics:</p><p>- How Dubbest was created by merging two separate bands of the current members over a decade ago</p><p>- When and why the Dubbest moved from the East Coast to the West Coast for a fresh start</p><p>- How the &#34;family vibes&#34; have helped Dubbest fit into North America&#39;s strongest reggae scene: San Diego</p><p>- The moment Dubbest knew it was time to go all-in and make music their career</p><p>- What about 1970&#39;s vintage reggae resonates with the band and inspires their current sound</p><p>- How the band prepares for tours with setlist, routing, managerial roles, etc.</p><p>... and more!</p><p><br></p><p>On the More Than Music podcast you can expect to hear interviews with friends and family of Sol Seed whom we&#39;ve met over the last decade touring the United States as well as band banter, tour stories, lyrical breakdowns, the business behind Sol Seed and the occasional exclusive release of new material.</p><p><br></p><p>We hope you enjoy this 90+ minute interview with Nationally Touring Reggae Band Dubbest.</p> 0439dd8f-290b-4861-86f3-dc5af9541c2a https://www.solseedmusic.com/ Sun, 27 Jun 2021 20:45:00 +0000 6734 no full Shelly and Erin Crobar: Owners of Montana State Hemp & Cannabis Festival Shelly and Erin Crobar: Owners of Montana State Hemp & Cannabis Festival 2 1 Sol Seed Sol Seed's next guests on More Than Music are Shelly and Erin Crobar. Shelly and Erin are the owners and operators of Montana State Hemp & Cannabis Festival.


Topics:

- How Shelly and Erin met, got interested in cannabis legalization and eventually created Montana State Hemp & Cannabis Festival

- Raising kids while in the cannabis industry

- Glassblowing, Geocache Box hunting, horseback riding and other hobbies outside of cannabis

- How marching in the streets of Missoula in honor of Robin Prosser ignited a fire within the local community to stand up for the healing nature of hemp and cannabis which led to Montana State Hemp & Cannabis Festival

- A discussion of the musicians and community that have rallied around their movement to create one of the largest Hemp and Cannabis focused events in the Northwest

On the More Than Music podcast you can expect to hear interviews with friends and family of Sol Seed whom we've met over the last decade touring the United States as well as band banter, tour stories, lyrical breakdowns, the business behind Sol Seed and the occasional exclusive release of new material.


We hope you enjoy this 90+ minute interview with Montana State Hemp & Cannabis Festival Owners Shelly and Erin Crobar.

]]> <p>Sol Seed&#39;s next guests on <strong>More Than Music </strong>are Shelly and Erin Crobar. Shelly and Erin are the owners and operators of <a href="https://tickets.montanastatehempfest.com/e/2021-montana-state-hemp-cannabis-festival/tickets" rel="nofollow">Montana State Hemp &amp; Cannabis Festival</a>. </p><p><br></p><p>Topics: </p><p>- How Shelly and Erin met, got interested in cannabis legalization and eventually created Montana State Hemp &amp; Cannabis Festival</p><p>- Raising kids while in the cannabis industry</p><p>- Glassblowing, Geocache Box hunting, horseback riding and other hobbies outside of cannabis</p><p>- How marching in the streets of Missoula in honor of Robin Prosser ignited a fire within the local community to stand up for the healing nature of hemp and cannabis which led to Montana State Hemp &amp; Cannabis Festival</p><p>- A discussion of the musicians and community that have rallied around their movement to create one of the largest Hemp and Cannabis focused events in the Northwest</p><p>On the More Than Music podcast you can expect to hear interviews with friends and family of Sol Seed whom we&#39;ve met over the last decade touring the United States as well as band banter, tour stories, lyrical breakdowns, the business behind Sol Seed and the occasional exclusive release of new material.</p><p><br></p><p>We hope you enjoy this 90+ minute interview with Montana State Hemp &amp; Cannabis Festival Owners Shelly and Erin Crobar.</p> 6ae720ef-61a7-4f37-9175-ebc956e4293e https://www.solseedmusic.com/ Sun, 20 Jun 2021 23:25:00 +0000 5207 no full Eddie Kopp: Founder and Lead Director of Sugarshack Sessions Eddie Kopp: Founder and Lead Director of Sugarshack Sessions 1 1 Sol Seed Sol Seed's first guest on More Than Music is Eddie Kopp. Eddie is the founder, lead director, editor, booking manager and owner of Sugarshack Sessions; a multimedia company based out of Bonita Springs, Florida.


Eddie sits down with Sky (didgeridoo/keys) to discuss how his time in the US Air Force sculpted his mindset and ability to persevere once he started his own multimedia company FiveOhFilms which eventually morphed into Sugarshack Sessions. Sky and Eddie also discuss the back story of Sugarshack and how Eddie along with his team of long time friends have taken a hobby and built it into a national brand with international recognition. Sugarshack Sesssions has over 250K YouTube subscribers and offer a variety of high quality live music recording sessions for both video and audio. On Sugarshack's YouTube channel you will find acoustic sessions, One Take captures, docuseries', music videos, private parties and more!


We hope you enjoy this 90+ minute interview with Sugarshack Sessions Founder Eddie Kopp.

]]> <p>Sol Seed&#39;s first guest on <strong>More Than Music </strong>is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fiveohfilms/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Eddie Kopp</a>. Eddie is the founder, lead director, editor, booking manager and owner of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSHfOL-Ke32Qi7Sn9_BGTqg" rel="nofollow">Sugarshack Sessions</a>; a multimedia company based out of Bonita Springs, Florida.</p><p><br></p><p>Eddie sits down with Sky (didgeridoo/keys) to discuss how his time in the US Air Force sculpted his mindset and ability to persevere once he started his own multimedia company FiveOhFilms which eventually morphed into Sugarshack Sessions. Sky and Eddie also discuss the back story of Sugarshack and how Eddie along with his team of long time friends have taken a hobby and built it into a national brand with international recognition. Sugarshack Sesssions has over 250K YouTube subscribers and offer a variety of high quality live music recording sessions for both video and audio. On Sugarshack&#39;s YouTube channel you will find acoustic sessions, One Take captures, docuseries&#39;, music videos, private parties and more!</p><p><br></p><p>We hope you enjoy this 90+ minute interview with Sugarshack Sessions Founder Eddie Kopp.</p> 66272b42-4efe-4d2a-bebb-05c9099703f5 https://www.solseedmusic.com/ Sun, 13 Jun 2021 20:55:00 +0000 5747 no full Episode Trailer: What To Expect on More Than Music Episode Trailer: What To Expect on More Than Music 1 Sol Seed This is the More Than Music Podcast trailer. Sky Guasco, Michael Lennon and Michael Sorensen discuss what they plan to contribute to MTM Podcast. They each share a few passions outside of music that give them energy which they channel into the art and music of Sol Seed.


What does More Than Music mean to you?


Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbqTQkXSauELg_JtUlIXBVA


Follow on social media:

]]> <p>This is the <strong>More Than Music</strong> Podcast trailer. Sky Guasco, Michael Lennon and Michael Sorensen discuss what they plan to contribute to MTM Podcast. They each share a few passions outside of music that give them energy which they channel into the art and music of Sol Seed.</p><p><br></p><p>What does More Than Music mean to you?</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbqTQkXSauELg_JtUlIXBVA" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbqTQkXSauELg_JtUlIXBVA</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow on social media:</p><ul><li>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SolSeedMusic" rel="nofollow"> https://www.facebook.com/SolSeedMusic</a></li><li>Instagram:<a href="https://instagram.com/solseedmusic/" rel="nofollow"> https://instagram.com/solseedmusic/</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SolSeedMusic" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/SolSeedMusic</a></li></ul> 4b3ae835-cae6-49e9-8f2f-5c4596a59277 https://www.solseedmusic.com/ Sun, 13 Jun 2021 20:50:00 +0000 2358 no