On Episode 92 of The TLB Podcast, James interviews entertainment industry legend Donnie Graves, exploring his career from early music fandom to entrepreneurial success, working with icons like Michael Jackson and Prince, the evolution of music and live events, the power of authenticity, and maintaining joy and enthusiasm in creative pursuits.Support the ShowEarly access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9seAudio-only on Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/ytfnwx6sConnect with Donnie GravesNCOMPASS → https://ncompassonline.comSaint Cecilia Music → https://saintceciliamusic.comSpotify (Saint Cecilia) → https://open.spotify.com/artist/2e8gf6BOQ9GOm7nqsLoi3nInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/thesaintceciliaoficial/Chapters00:00 - The Impact of COVID on the Entertainment Industry04:59 - Donnie Gray's Journey in the Entertainment World10:00 - The Evolution of Music and the Role of Technology19:56 - The Changing Landscape of the Music Business30:12 - The Importance of Authenticity in Music39:56 - The Future of Music and the Role of Community50:01 - Finding Joy and Connection in a Digital World01:00:00 - Finding Hope in A Seemingly Hopeless Time01:09:00 - Words of Wisdom from Neighbor Frank Zappa01:13:00 - Taking the Time to Appreciate Someone’s Creation01:15:30 - The Reward to Blazing Your Own Path01:20:34 - Closing Thoughts#entertainment #musicindustry #authenticity #Joy #liveevents #DonnieGraves #experientialmarketing #thetlbpodSupport the showPatreon Tiktok Instagram YouTube

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