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The Quinn Spinn Live at Cellovision 2026: Day 3

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Here we are again, gathered around the Cellotree for the third and final installment of Cellovision 2026.

It’s a race against time and fleeting battery life, as we pack another half-dozen interviews into this hour-long finale. Gather ’round for conversations and insight from…

Eli Alger of Faster Horses
Abigayle Oakley
Mario Monterosso
Kristin Linegan Monterosso
Pi Jacobs
Xanthe Alexis & Ben Mathews

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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The Quinn Spinn Live from Cellovision 2026: Day 1

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Cellotree Arts has put together an impressive community of musicians and creatives that breaks past genre and geographic boundaries. Year-round, Sarah Clanton and Andy Beckey host artists for house concerts and other special events — including Cellovision, a three-day festival featuring more than 50 performers in Nashville.

We attended all three days of this year’s Cellovision event, and had the opportunity to sit down with artists, industry professionals, and attendees to get their take on the event, the importance of community, and the state of the creative ecosystem.

This episode features:
Anjlee Khurana (Prolific Entertainment Law Firm)
Gabe Baker (Musician)
Alyssa Mongiovi (Musician)
John Milton (Musician)
Eli Blackshear (Musician)
Angie Jayne (Musician/Founder of Creative Pulse Nashville)

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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Building a Stronger Creative Ecosystem (Our first episode in the UMC Creator Lab!)

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After 13+ years of triumph and disaster, joy and heartbreak, and the rollercoaster ride of a lifetime… we bring you the first episode of The Quinn Spinn EVER recorded in our very own space — the UMC Creator Lab!

We’re still working out a bug or two (it’s a new space with new toys, after all)! While we do, let’s catch up on a summer’s worth of adventures, and how a few key stops along the journey — Musikfest (Bethlehem, PA), Gussapolooza (Cookstown, ON), and Cellovision 2026 (Nashville, TN) — have shed a light on the pockets of community being created across the creative ecosystem.

The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced inside the UMC Creator Lab at City Limit Studios (Old Hickory, TN).

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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The Quinn Spinn: Live from Gussapolooza 2026, Day 2

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The Gussapolooza 2026 party continued on Saturday, and the threat of rain couldn’t stop us from getting some insightful convos in.

We chatted with multimedia wizard and longtime Gussapolooza volunteer Dominic Liberka, visual artist and women’s empowerment activist Angela Francis, and New York-based multi-genre trio Already Late.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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Is Your Music Ready for PR? (ft. Dr. Brandi Sims)

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Today on The Quinn Spinn, we feature a long overdue conversation with a longtime friend and colleague!

Dr. Brandi Sims is the founder of Brandinc PR, a boutique public relations agency based in Austin, TX. Brandi’s extensive career in public relations — and specifically, the entertainment sector — has empowered her to help clients develop their stories and gain widespread recognition throughout the creative universe.

Brandi joins us today to discuss her journey, shares best public relations practices for any independent creative, and offers a special resource for independent artists looking to make a sustainable splash in the ecosystem.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at The Russell, Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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Branches of the Cellotree (ft. Andy Beckey & Sarah Clanton)

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Through live events, production services, industry education, and community, Andy Beckey and Sarah Clanton are giving independent artists near and far a safe place to land.

The couple — both touring musicians in their own right — co-founded Cellotree Arts, which features a series of house concerts and a full suite of services for independent artists. Community is the name of the game, and they’ve built one that is robust and meaningful across the musical universe.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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A ‘Human-First’ Approach to AI (ft. Joel Kaiser)

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Over the course of his career, Joel Kaiser has worn a number of creative hats: songwriter, performer, graphic designer, brand expert, festival organizer, and more. Now, he steps into the music tech space as the co-founder of First Rule, a ‘human-first’ company that employs AI to give artists control over how their Musical Essence is used throughout the ecosystem.

Joel joins us for an in-depth conversation on the state of art, creativity, and technology, while previewing the first annual Music City Make-a-Thon, taking place in Nashville from March 23-28.

Learn more about the Music City Make-a-Thon: https://www.firstrule.ai/musicCityMakeAThon

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at The Russell, a historic East Nashville church converted into a boutique hotel: https://russellnashville.com

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Trust the Process

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With 2026 now in full swing, different levels bring different devils. A new year means new challenges and opportunities, and that means digging in and doing the work as the story unfolds.

There will be highs. There will be lows. There are lessons in both. It’s all a part of the process…

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded at The Russell Nashville.
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‘Don’t Say No’: 20 Years as a DJ (ft. Dominic Longo)

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Our latest guest on The Quinn Spinn is… my brother.

My brother Dominic has been a professional DJ for the past two decades. Like anybody building an entertainment-based business from zero, he’s learned countless lessons along the way — lessons which he now looks to teach the next generation of aspiring event DJs.

Also, this episode offers a throwback all the way to the pre-historic days of The Quinn Spinn. In case you didn’t know, we got our start as a college radio show called Dominic & The Quinn at Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA in 2007-08.

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The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville ,TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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All Poets and Heroes: Using Authenticity to Win the ‘Battle’

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Alt-rockers All Poets & Heroes outlasted stiff competition to be crowned Nashville’s Battle of the Bands winners. The competition — hosted by our good friend ARREIS and Chicago-based music platform Local Nation — helped some of Nashville’s top emerging artists showcase their talent, while building a stronger community among the independent music industry.

Today, we chat with All Poets & Heroes about the win, their journey as a band, and what we can expect going forward.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN.

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