Guess That Record

Episode 28 (Amy Birnbaum)

In this episode of Guess That Record, Jackson speaks with Amy Birnbaum. Amy is the Sr. Director, A&R and Artist Relations at Round Hill Music. Round Hill is a publishing company with a diverse roster that includes Jim Vallance, Randy Bachman, Rob Thomas, and many more. The company handles services like royalty collection, and sync licensing amongst others. During the interview, Amy talks about her time as a backing vocalist, working on Broadway, and what has made Round Hill one of the most successful music publishing companies.
 
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Episode 27 (Claire Bernardin)

In this episode of Guess That Record, Jackson speaks with Claire Bernardin! Claire is the Director, A&R at BMG, where she's responsible for discovering talent and looking after current clients signed to the company's publishing division. During this great conversation, Claire and Jackson talk about her career path, what makes BMG different than other music companies, and how Claire keeps an eye out for new talent.
 
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Episode 26 (Donna Halper)

This episode of Guess That Record has Jackson speaking with Radio Personality, Professor, and Writer Donna Halper! Donna started in radio in the 1960s, working her way up from her campus radio station to become the Music Director at WMMS in Cleveland. During this stint in 1974, Donna famously became the first DJ to play the music of Rush on American radio, which helped launch their career. Following her time in radio, Donna has worked in academia, teaching at various universities and writing on subjects like media history. She holds a Ph.D. in communication from UMass Amherst, and in 2023 was inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
 
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Episode 25 (Steve Hill)

On the 25th episode of Guess That Record, Jackson interviews Canadian blues musician Steve Hill! Hailing from Quebec, Steve has been performing for 30 years and found success as a one man band where he handles vocals, guitar, and drums all at once. Steve won a JUNO Award in 2015, and has shared the stage with the likes of Ray Charles, B.B. King, and ZZ Top.
 
Steve's new album "Hanging on a String" is out now, and you can catch Steve on tour across Canada this year! Find out more at https://stevehillmusic.com/
 
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Episode 24 (Jonathan Wolfson)

On the newest episode of Guess That Record, Jackson interviews Jonathan Wolfson! Jonathan is the president of Wolfson Entertainment, a full-service management, publicity, and marketing agency. Jonathan currently represents Howard Jones, Loverboy, The Tubes, and Daryl Hall. With the latter, he also serves as the executive producer for the long running web series "Live From Daryl's House." In the episode, Jackson and Jonathan talk about his career arc, and what it takes to manage high level artists.
 
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Episode 23 (Jan Seedman)

On this episode of Guess That Record, Jackson dives into the world of music publishing with a veteran of the industry, Jan Seedman! Jan is the founder of Cadium Music Publishing. Working in all facets of publishing with a diverse catalog, Cadium Music handles administration, collection, licensing and song-plugging. Jan has a keen eye for talent, helping to discover bands like Stone Temple Pilots and Nickleback during his distinguished career. 
 
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Episode 22 (Dominic Miller)

Guess That Record is back for the first episode of 2025, and Jackson is joined by the great guitarist Dominic Miller! Best known for his work with Sting, Dominic has been performing with Sting since 1991. His playing can be heard on tracks such as "All This Time," "Fields of Gold," and "Shape of My Heart," a track in which Dominic received a co-writing credit. He's also worked with the Pretenders, Level 42, and Phil Collins where he played guitar on the number one hit "Another Day in Paradise." This interview was recorded in-person in Calgary on the morning after Dominic's performance in the city. 
 
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Episode 21 (Devin Cooley)

In this amazing episode of Guess That Record, Jackson interviews professional hockey player and fellow musician Devin Cooley! Playing as a goalie, Devin is signed with the Calgary Flames, and is currently playing for their AHL affiliate the Calgary Wranglers. He has played professionally for five years, and made his NHL debut last season with his hometown team the San Jose Sharks. Jackson and Devin caught up in-person after the Wranglers practice in Calgary to speak about Devin's hockey career, and his love for music.
 
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Episode 20 (Barry Danielian)

In the 20th episode of Guess That Record, Jackson interviews trumpet playing extraordinaire Barry Danielian! A long time member of the E Street Band with Bruce Springsteen, Barry and Jackson were able to record their conversation live in Calgary the day before The Boss rocked the Stampede City. Barry has been a member of the E Street Band since 2012, performing in stadiums all over the world and appearing on multiple Springsteen albums including "The Promise," "Western Stars," and "Only the Strong Survive." Barry has also collaborated with Billy Joel, Sting, Elton John, and many more. In the episode, Jackson and Barry speak about their mutual music connections, and what it's like to be on the road with the E Street Band. 
 
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Episode 19 (Jem Finer)

On this episode of Guess That Record, Jackson speaks with Jem Finer! A founding member of The Pogues, Jem played banjo on all of the group's records. He also helped write many of their most well known songs including "Sunny Side of the Street,""Misty Morning, Albert Bridge," and the all-time Christmas classic "Fairytale of New York." In the episode, Jackson and Jem discuss how Shane MacGowan turned him on to Irish music, behind the scenes stories from The Pogues discography, and how Jem created a piece of music that lasts for 1000 years.
 
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