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1 – Meet Nick Silver

Welcome to Legends of La La. Today, you have the great pleasure of meeting legendary rock-n-roll producer, Nick Silver. In this episode, you will hear Mason Reed’s song: Holding Roses.

2 – History of the Business

Welcome to Legends of La La. The recording industry has only been around for the last 100 years. In this video, we explore the past, present, and future of the record industry.

3 – Nick Meets Mason

Nick Silver crosses paths with Mason for the first time. We catch Mason Reed busking in the heart of the TMZ, playing his song, “Far Gone”.

4 – Nick’s Visit

Mason called the man who left him an I.O.U., and it WAS Nick Silver. The Nick Silver. Nick pays Mason a visit at his apartment in Hollywood. Mason sings his song: “Bar in Austin, TX”

Nick Silver has been searching the streets of Hollywood, looking for the home of LA’s singer/songwriter scene. He’s found a great little joint in Hollywood, called Crane’s Hollywood Tavern. In this episode, Nick Silver meets Crane’s Music Booker, Ed Mattiuzzi mid-day at the bar. Unfortunately, Ed can’t figure out the sound system, so he plays acoustically for Nick Silver. Ed …

6 – D. Henry Fenton

Nick Silver gets a tip from an Australian friend of his to “look after” singer D. Henry Fenton. In this episode, Henry sings his song: “You Don’t Love Me Anymore”

7 – Loveless

So many Rock n Roll songs are about Loneliness. Nick Silver invited Mason over to his loft in Downtown LA to discuss loneliness, heartbreak, and women. Mason Reed plays his song: “Broken and Lonely Hearted Girls Will Do Anything For Love” from his upcoming album of the same name. www.myspace.com/masonreed www.legendsoflala.com

8 – The Pope’s Blessing

Do record execs see music bloggers as friend or foe? In this episode, Nick Silver pays well respected music blogger Randy Pope a visit. Featuring Mason Reed’s song, “Carry Him Down”. www.legendsoflala.com www.myspace.com/masonreed

9 – Ed Meets a Girl

In this episode, we explore intimacy with Ed Mattuizzi. He overcomes his fear of playing a song to a girl by playing a song to a girl. Unfortunately, things don’t go as planned for Ed.

10 – Meet Lissie

Meet Lissie. The midwestern transplant originally from Rock Island, IL. Nick Silver explains his take on Lissie. She performs her song: “Mighty River” off of her recently released EP: “Why You Runnin’” www.legendsoflala.com www.myspace.com/lissiemusic

11 – Dan Bern

Legendary music producer, Nick Silver, runs into an old friend, Dan Bern at the Library Alehouse. They chat for a minute, and then Dan offers to play a song for Nick. Dan Bern plays “Companytown” More info at: www.danbern.com

12 – Nick is Depressed

Nick is depressed. We catch up with Nick Silver during his regular Sunday coffee talk with his longtime friend, Rock n Roll critic – Ned Ashby. Ashby is credited as one of the inventors of Rock n Roll criticism. They have an interesting and contentious relationship.