Queen City Music Podcast

This month celebrates the one year anniversary of the Queen City Music Podcast! Matthew sits down with local music legend Randy Franklin to discuss his musical history in Charlotte, the album Bloodli…

This month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Shannon Lee who may probably be best know for locally for hosting the open mic night's Shannon's Jam. The two discuss her found her way from the world of ope…

This month Matthew sits down with The Charlotte Blues Society president Mary London Szpara to talk about the society's history, outreach program and all things blues. Look for CBS on Facebook. QCMP i…

This month Matthew interviews James "Mick" McMahen from Piedmont Artist Profiles. The two talk about a the local music scene, the in's and out's of podcasting and where PAP is headed. Check PAP out o…

This month Matthew speaks with Charlotte's elder statesman of Jazz Bill Hanna - a staple of the local music scene. Bill discusses how he fell in love with jazz, his journey as a music educator for Ch…

In this episode Matthew interviews Jennings Compton regarding tour merchandising, management and the crazy things that have happened out on the road. QCMP intro voice-over courtesy of Nathan Richie. 

This month Matthew speaks with local musician and music educator Kevin Brawley about his solo performances, working with his new group Twenty Three Over Four , his recordings and what he likes about …

This month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Central Piedmont Community College's audio engineering instructor Dan Guerrie. The two discuss the CPCC's continuing education program for audio engineering,…

This month host Matthew Ablan heads to 202 North Main Wine Shop and Music Room to speak with owner Michael Parker. The wine room is a unique spot with an acoustically designed room for music. Also, t…

This month Matthew returns to Midwood Guitar Studio and speaks with owner Douglas Armstrong about opening the shop, boutique guitars and what lies ahead for MGS. QCMP intro voice-over work by Nathan …

In this episode Matthew speaks with one of Charlotte's premiere luthier's Craig Landau of Midwood Luthiere - who talks about the craft, famous players who have stopped by and the strange things one w…

The Queen City Music Podcast is devoted to the local music scene in Charlotte, NC. In this introductory episode of the QCMP the host briefly introduces himself and what the format of the podcast will…