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The Eremita Exchange

Morningstar Studios

Singer/songwriter Dan May and producer Glenn Barratt talk to the people who make the music, both onstage and in the studio. A deep dive into how these people got to where they are and where they’re going from here. Originating from the Eremita Cafe. A conversation and a cup of coffee. Or two.

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54:53

Episode 23 - Sexton Sideshow - Jim & Paula Minacci

The Eremita Exchange ·

2025/12/09

Jim and Paula Minacci are a couple of Philadelphia gems. Besides being the caretakers of Gloria Dei Old Swedes Church, the second-oldest church in the US, they are also the presenters of the Sexton Sideshow musical series and have a true sense of art and community. Jim and Paul discuss how they have brought art and community together, and they address the rewards and challenges of presenting a show like a musical tribute to the Coen Brothers film "O Brother, Where Art Thou." And how the rewards are

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69:56

Episode 22 - Chuck Staab

The Eremita Exchange ·

2025/12/02

To say Chuck Staab is a well-rounded musician would be a major understatement. As a Princeton grad, drummer, poet, surfer, percussionist, teacher and writer, he brings a lot to the musical table. And his life experiences are equally formidable. At 22 he was touring the world with singer-songwriter/recording artist Melody Gardot, and his travels have included 44 countries and enough stories to last a lifetime. Join Glenn Barratt as he takes a trip with one of the most fascinating musicians out

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61:52

Episode 21 - Michael Tearson

The Eremita Exchange ·

2025/11/25

Michael Tearson is a Hall of Fame radio broadcaster and is without question, a Philadelphia radio icon. As a pioneer underground DJ, concert host, author, actor and recording artist, he's covered a lot of ground in his career. He was playing FM rock music in the infancy of FM rock music, when DJs picked their own playlist, and he served that role for legendary Philly radio stations like WXPN, WMMR and WMGK, both as an on-air talent and music director. He's gone from being a fledgling folk singer

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63:39

Episode 20 - Phyllis Chapell

The Eremita Exchange ·

2025/11/18

Phyllis Chapell is one of a kind. With a repertoire that includes songs sung in 13 languages, her style of international music and "world songs" has been developed and honed over many years. And the result is a singular musical experience for the audience. She is comfortable in so many genres, including American folk, jazz and popular music, and then add in a dose of her originals to round it all out. She has recently been named as one of the top 500 jazz vocalist of all time by renowned music

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68:38

Episode 19 - Lizanne Knott

The Eremita Exchange ·

2025/11/06

Lizanne Knott has been writing songs as long as she can remember. And those songs have subsequently reached an international audience and resulted in multiple tours of the UK, Ireland, Spain and here in the US. Her style has been described as "Badass rocker meets wounded bird, with a heavy dose of unapologetic lust thrown into the mix." Combine that with her talent as a painter and her connection with animal rescue and it makes for a compelling conversation with one of the most artistic,

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64:08

Episode 18 - Dan Kauffman

The Eremita Exchange ·

2025/10/29

Dan Kauffman is a one-man band. Or at least he could be if there were four or five more of him. He's an accomplished singer, songwriter, bassist, drummer, guitarist and also plays keyboards. Since his return from the West Coast in 2008, Dan has performed live on the East Coast and touring on a regular basis, as well as steady studio work. And for the last decade, he has been organizing and performing in "A Night of Stardust," a David Bowie tribute which has become a Philly favorite. And then

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Episode 17 - Craig White

The Eremita Exchange ·

2025/10/23

Craig White has over 40 years of recording and sound engineering under his belt, and none of it came as a result of formal training. As he says, he learned it all from the school of RTFM, "Read the F***iing Manual." And it paid off in a big way. He has engineering credits on multiple Grammy Nominated and Grammy Winning Projects and has worked with the likes of Patti Labelle, Celine Dion, Tito Puente, Lou Rawls, The O'Jays, Billy Paul, Kool and The Gang and many others. Join fellow engineers Glenn

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Episode 16 - Emily Drinker and Josh Steingard

The Eremita Exchange ·

2025/10/16

Singer-songwriter Emily Drinker and drummer Josh Steingard make up a dynamic duo, both in life and in music. Two of Philly's most active musicians, they discuss their individual upbringings in music, their paths to becoming professionals, their recent experience performing onboard a cruise of the Mediterranean, and their upcoming cruise performing on a Caribbean cruise. It's a Bon Voyage episode of the Eremita Exchange as Emily and Josh throw us a musical lifeline.

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Episode 15 - Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise

The Eremita Exchange ·

2025/10/10

Take a seasoned rapper, a classically-trained harpist with an angel's voice and put them together and you get one of the most unique and original sounds in music. Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise take this unlikely pairing and unconventional style and deliver it all in positive message that promises the possibility. And the power of hope. Hip Hop meets Soul meets New Age. And they all live happily ever after.

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54:19

Episode 14 - Gina Kaz

The Eremita Exchange ·

2025/10/01

Singer-songwriter Gina Kaz is a music therapist at heart. And if there's one thing she has plenty of, it's heart. After a 17-year career of teaching music to children through her engaging and entertaining children's songs, Gina has just made the challenging transition from being Gina of "Music with Gina" to becoming Gina Kaz, full-time singer songwriter. Join us on her musical journey from where she started to where she's headed from here. Her energy and positivity are contagious. And therapeutic

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49:17

Episode 13 - Lisa Schaffer

The Eremita Exchange ·

2025/09/08

Lisa Schaffer is an entrepreneur in the true sense of the word. As one of Philadelphia's most respected and sought-after photographers for the better part of two decades, specializing in capturing musicians in their natural environment, she is a benchmark for professionalism and excellence. And throw being a DJ into the mix, spinning strictly vinyl, her long-time connection to music has led her to recently opening her own record store, a new direction for a businesswoman and artist who's not

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62:44

Episode 12- Jay Davidson

The Eremita Exchange ·

2025/09/02

Jay Davidson is one of Philadelphia's premier saxophonists, but he's so much more than that. As a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and promoter, he's been involved in the music industry for most of his life, both onstage and in the studio. Having toured nationally and internationally with the likes of Whitney Houston, Steve Winwood, Cinderella and so many other artists. And he's always brought his best game to any project he's been involved with, including his own. Starting at a young age,

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Episode 11 - Gretchen Schultz

The Eremita Exchange ·

2025/08/21

Besides being an accomplished singer songwriter in her own right, Gretchen Schultz has been an integral part of Christine Havrilla’s music over the years as well as a member of Gypsy Fuzz. Gretchen shares her own story and also pays tribute to Christine’s legacy and how their relationship shaped her as a person and as a musician.

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58:06

Episode 10 - Bob Beach

The Eremita Exchange ·

2025/08/12

Bob Beach has established himself as one of Philadelphia's premier harmonica players. And although he was born in Philly, his formative years in music occurred elsewhere, which made his musical journey a "coming home" story of sorts. Whether playing on the East Coast, West Coast or somewhere in between, just put a harmonica in his hands, stand back and let the magic happen. And Bob's story proves that you CAN come home again. Join us for the ride.

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Episode 9 - Ken Ulansey

The Eremita Exchange ·

2025/08/06

Whether busking on the streets of Europe and India, or playing Lincoln Center, Ken Ulansey's journey has taken him to some fascinating places, both musically and geographically. And as one of Philadelphia's most versatile saxaphone players, Ken has delved into a wide variety of styles and genres throughout his career and taken a most unconventional musical path. Join us for the journey.

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01:12:29

Episode 8 - Phil D'Agostino

The Eremita Exchange ·

2025/07/29

Phil D'Agostino, who besides being one of Philadelphia's finest bass players, is also the proprietor of the Eremita Cafe, from where this podcast gets its name. Phil talks about his start in music, his early days in the Philly music scene, his days with Get the Led Out, and what motivated him to jump into the small business world and the difficulties that accompany that choice. Songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist, not to mention barista extraordinaire, Phil brings a lot to the table

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55:05

Episode 7 - Chris Arms & Danny Schogger

The Eremita Exchange ·

2025/07/22

Chris Arms and Danny Schogger met in London while they were both in their twenties, a couple of young songwriters working for Ruffhouse Records. That chance encounter has led to a musical relationship that has spanned nearly four decades. A kid from Philly and a kid from London who both went on to have successful careers as musicians, producers, songwriters and composers. Glenn talks to them about their separate journeys from that initial meeting all those years ago and what brings them back

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Episode 6 - Jamey Reilly

The Eremita Exchange ·

2025/07/15

Jamey Reilly has worn more hats than just about anyone in the music business. As a player, audio engineer, recording design engineer, booking agent, tour manager, presenter, physical therapist, yoga instructor and now owner and proprietor of Jamey's House of Music, he has taken a most unconventional road, both in music and in life. Whether on the road with Aerosmith, sharing a room with Peter Frampton, or being guided by Sufi mystic Bawa, his is a fascinating tale of survival and overcoming the

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01:13:35

Episode 5 - Chico Huff

The Eremita Exchange ·

2025/07/08

After more than forty years of playing electric bass for the likes of James Taylor, Carly Simon, Jefferson Airplane, Jef Lee Johnson, Seamus Egan and supergroup Solas, Jeff Golub and so many others, Chico Huff still considers music a learning process. In this in-depth exchange, Chico explains his path to and through music and how he has always left his mind open and never been locked into one style or genre. His versatility is his calling card in a musical life that has been and continues to be, a

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57:56

Episode 4 - Jerry Burton

The Eremita Exchange ·

2025/06/30

Whether it's about playing the southern chitlin circuit as a 12-year-old, being invited by Jimi Hendrix to play sax with him on stage at the Houston Astrodome as a mere teenager; producing two iconic albums with Philadelphia phenom Ernesta Dunbar; or most recently releasing his own album of R&B standards reimagined that's climbing the charts; in this interview with Glenn Barratt, Jerry Burton weaves a fascinating tale of his half-century in the music business.

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