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Everybody Else

Wesley Luttrell

There are those in the spotlight, and then there is Everybody Else. Hosted by Wes Luttrell (Indiana-based artist manager, development coach, and founder of Wally Opus Records), Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to the invisible people who make music happen. Featuring solo commentary and insightful interviews with artist managers, record label execs, booking agents, tour managers, lawyers, music tech founders, music producers, venue managers, and a slew of others whom we"d consider to have the

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23. Jeff Ulery & Nate Daniel, The Mothership (Ohio's...

Everybody Else ·

2025/11/04

The Mothership is a multi-faceted music venue and rehearsal space located in Mansfield, Ohio. Founded in 2018 by owner Jeff Ulery, The Mothership was converted from an old doctors office into a 16-room facility housing practice spaces, a 100 cap live venue, free lodging for touring musicians, and (soon) a full-service recording studio. Nate Daniel is the venue’s General Manager who leads operations including booking bands such as The Toxhards, Wynton Existing, Hippies and Cowboys, and Leo

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22. Aaron Mones, Musician / Producer

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2025/10/28

Aaron Mones is a touring musician, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Rifton, New York. Credited with millions of streams, Aaron has played or produced on recordings for Paul Moody, Leo Lovechild, The Shivers, Ghost Prom, and numerous others. He and his twin brother, Wyatt Mones, release original music under their artist moniker, Spillway.Follow Aaron: @desdreamerFollow Spillway: @spilllway_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Thank you to our show sponsor, The Victory Theatre, for bringing

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21. Wes as a Music Producer (Solo Show)

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2025/10/21

Show host Wes Luttrell shares his approach and experience as a music producer through five stories of projects he's worked on over the previous decade - first, as the artist producer, Para Doc, then as a producer for Midwest artists like The Strangers, Swamp Eyes, Jax Fleming, and Maggie Hollis. In this solo episode, he reflects on how setting a vision for the project early on carries the music across the finish line and sets the conditions for "magic to happen". Follow Wes: Instagram _ _

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20. Current State with Wes & Chat - Starting...

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2025/10/14

This week, we go behind-the-scenes of the podcast dedicated to behind-the-scenes of music. Inputing the transcripts of the first 19 episodes combined with prompts that dive into how the show was conceived, how it was launched, and where it's headed, host, Wes Luttrell, reflects on starting Everybody Else and what he learned from the first 19 episodes by answering questions provided by ChatGPT. This is "Current State". Follow Wes: @wes_luttrell_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Everybody Else is a

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19. Ethan Douglass and Christian Schmitz; Baggy Genes...

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2025/10/07

Ethan Douglass and Christian Schmitz are visual artists and scene makers based in Newburgh, Indiana. They are the co-founders of Baggy Genes, an annual art-centric event featuring an original curated art exhibit and live music that draws hundreds of young people from across the Tri-State (& beyond). Ethan is also the drummer of the band, TRUCK, as well as the visual artist responsible for branding the Everybody Else Podcast. Follow Ethan: @ethandouglasssFollow Christian: @cljschmitz_ _

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18. Kadin Rea; Bassist, The Band Feel

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2025/09/30

Kadin Rea is the bassist of The Band Feel, a St. Louis-based vintage-meets-modern rock band known for their classic aesthetic and exciting live performances. Having opened for acts like ZZ Top, The Black Crowes, and Dirty Honey, Kadin and his bandmates are represented by Red Light Management and United Talent Agency (booking). A native of Santa Claus, Indiana, where he runs live sound for venues in Holiday World Theme Park between tours, Kadin started as the bassist and a founding member of

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17. Patrick Holl & Meredith Rausch, Space Monkey Records

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2025/09/23

Space Monkey Records is a multi-faceted record store located in Evansville, Indiana. Founded in 2019 by long-time DJ and serial entrepreneur Patrick Holl, Space Monkey carries over half a million vinyls, cassettes, and CD’s along with an array of vintage and HiFi stereo equipment. Alongside Pat, Meredith Rausch helps run the store’s many offerings including free monthly shows to support local bands. With additional vendor mall locations, the primary store is also home to one of the

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Jess Keifer: Head of Digital Marketing, Make Wake...

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2025/09/16

Jess Keifer is Head of Digital Marketing and Social Strategy at Make Wake Artists, a boutique artist services company based in Nashville, Tennessee. Lead by founder and artist manager, Chris "Kappy", Jess and her Make Wake team serve a roster that includes Luke Combs, Jon Bellion, The Band Perry, Flatland Cavalry, and over a dozen more. An IU-grad and Indy native, Jess formerly worked as Director of Digital Strategy at Sony Music and eCommerce Manager at Big Machine Label Group.Follow Jess:

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15. Sam Kuban: Release Strategist, Wally Opus

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2025/09/09

Sam Kuban is a Release Strategist at Wally Opus, an independent record label and artist management company located in Evansville, Indiana. In addition to helping foster the growth and project development of the emerging acts on the label's roster, he is also the drummer and vocalist of The Chugs, a chart-topping surf punk band dedicated to Hamm's Beer as well as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist in his solo project, Swamp Eyes. Sam also contributes as a copy editor to the

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14. Flint Rasure: VP, Concept Sound & Light

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2025/09/02

Flint Rasure is Vice President of Concept Sound & Light, a full-service audio, video, and lighting production and install company located in Evansville, Indiana. Starting his career as a local DJ, Flint found a job at Concept nearly 15 years ago and has since evolved into a part owner of the company that services the local and regional area with anything from small PA rentals to large-scale concert sound and lighting configurations at venues like the Victory Theatre, ONEP, and the Ford

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107:06

13. Logan Bell, PA Tech - Pantera, Janet Jackson, NF,...

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2025/08/26

Logan Bell is freelance PA Tech who works in large-scale live concert audio. Over the last decade, he's been contracted through companies like VER and PRG (now combined as a conglomerate) to tour across the world with acts such as Metallica, Styx, J Balvin, John Legend, Santana, Rosalia, Adam Sandler, Daniel Caesar, Janet Jackson, and more. An Ohio native, Logan is a graduate of Full Sail University, where he was Wes's college roommate, and he's currently on tour in Europe flying PA as a

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12. Eric McLellan; Artist Coach / A&R - Yo Peep This,...

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2025/08/19

Eric McLellan is an artist advisor and founder of Yo Peep This, a music marketing and label services company based in New Jersey. He’s also an artist coach at Groover, where he serves the company’s US-based community. Previously, Eric served as an A&R at Warner Music Group working under Seymour Stein for over a decade and has also held roles at Sony Music and Breakr Biz Dev at Gathr.Follow Eric: Instagram, LinkedIn_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Thank you to our episode sponsor, Groover, for

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Ep.11 - Wes as Local 102 IATSE Union Stagehand for...

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2025/08/12

Show host Wes Luttrell shares his unique experience as a stagehand for the local IATSE Union at a recent Jon Pardi concert at the Ford Center in Evansville, IN. In this short solo episode, he reflects on the camaraderie among crew members, the logistics of concert load-outs, and the insights gained about union work and the dedication required to make live music happen. Follow Wes: Instagram _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _"Thank you to Chris Passage, Lora Melone, Scott VanMeter, and Steve VanMeter

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10. "Uncle Dave" Kunkel; Legendary Radio Personality

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2025/08/05

“Uncle Dave” Kunkel is a retired Radio Personality and Disc Jockey. With a career spanning over 60 years in broadcast, he’s well known for hosting “The Going Home Show” on 98.1 WRAY in Princeton, Indiana. Aside from radio, Dave has guest-hosted The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville five times, DJ’d hundreds of events, and been a longtime volunteer at the Gibson County Fair where he once ran live sound for country music legends like Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and June Carter, Hank Williams Jr.,

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9. Lora Melone: Director, Victory Theatre

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2025/07/29

Lora Melone is Director of the 1,950-seat Victory Theatre located in downtown Evansville, Indiana. Starting her career with Venuworks in Food and Beverage at the Ford Center, Lora gradually worked her way into her current role which includes the overseeing of day-to-day venue operations, staff management, and talent booking at the historic Victory where she's secured shows hosting Jason Isbell, Tom Segura, Deana Carter, Ben Folds, Brett Young, and countless others. Follow Lora:

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51:02

8. Wyatt Mones: Producer and Engineer, The Main...

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2025/07/22

Wyatt Mones is a producer, multi-instrumentalist, and live sound engineer who runs front of house for The Main Squeeze and the LA music venue/recording studio Gold-Diggers. As a producer & songwriter, Wyatt is credited with over 6 million streams having written and produced for Calica, Leo Lovechild, Sid Simons, and numerous others. He and his twin brother, Aaron Mones, release original music under their artist moniker, Spillway.Follow Wyatt > https://www.instagram.com/ttayw/_ _ _ _

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7. Jeri Gennaro: Tour & Production Manager,...

Everybody Else ·

2025/07/15

Jeri Gennaro is a tour manager and production manager who’s led planning, logistics, and more for such acts as Sleigh Bells, The Pretenders, Old Crow Medicine Show, Lee Ann Womack, Elle King, and more. Originally from New York and now based in Nashville, TN, Jeri recently took over as production manager of Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, a state-of-the-art 1200-capacity music venue which also holds 19 bowling lanes and a full-service restaurant by Blue Ribbon.Follow Jeri: @rebelofnyc_ _ _ _ _ _ _

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77:42

6. Aaron Tanner, Designer and Author

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2025/07/08

Aaron Tanner is a creative director, author, and musician who’s created award-winning artwork and coffee table books for bands including Ween, Pixies, Face-To-Face, and more. His works have been featured in Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, SPIN, and others while his books have found permanent homes in the collections of MoMA, The Smithsonian, and The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Based in Evansville, Indiana, Aaron’s design clients range from Azzip Pizza to Secretly Canadian and Exit/In to Pangea

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5. Jelmer Rotteveel: Founder, Soar Music Group

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2025/07/01

Jelmer Rotteveel is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Soar Music Group, a multifaceted music promotion company based in the Netherlands. With a career history that encompasses blogging, interning at records labels like Spinnin’ and Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Records, and starting his own live events company, Run The Trap, Jelmer launched Soar Music in 2020 to offer artists and labels a full suite of services like editorial and independent playlisting, press, sync-licensing, booking, and

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58:02

Cassidy Frost: Writer / Educator, Dedicate Your Life...

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2025/06/24

Cassidy Frost is a writer, educator, and founder of Dedicate Your Life to Music, a music career incubator for women and one of the most-popular music education channels on Substack. Previously, Cassidy fronted the critically-acclaimed, Portland-based slow-fi indie band, bed., and co-founded the indie music publicity firm, Public Display PR, in San Fransisco in 2013. Website: https://substack.com/@dedicateyourlifetomusic_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Thank you to our show sponsor, Groover. Join Wes

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