Dean Olson

StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 41) “The War and Treaty – Meet Mike Ivory”

July 10, 2015 Dean Olson

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1436537672905}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1436537672906}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1436537672906}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1436537672907}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1436537672908}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1436537672909}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1436537672909}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1436537672910}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1436537672910}”] “The War and Treaty – Meet Mike Ivory”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]On this special series of episodes, I wish to introduce you to a very special married musical couple. They are a wonderfully talented duo, and they happen to be very dear friends of mine. They…

StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 04) “Get To Know Toni Staples”

July 3, 2015 Dean Olson

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1435988435269}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1435988435270}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1435988435270}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1435988435270}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1435988435271}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1435988435271}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1435988435271}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1435988435272}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1435988435272}”] “Toni Staples – Get To Know Toni Staples” featuring the song “My Proud Soldier” [/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]I don’t always talk to folks from Nashville, but when I do, I try to find the nicest people to visit with. On the program this week, I…

StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 40) “Lea Longo – Divine Meditations Over Coffee”

June 19, 2015 Dean Olson

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1434429058723}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1434429058723}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1434429058724}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1434429058725}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1434429058725}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1434429058726}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1434429058727}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1434429058727}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1434429058728}”] “Lea Longo – Divine Meditations Over Coffee” featuring tracks from the album SONGS OF A SIREN[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]Montreal based “mantra jazz” artist Lea Longo returns to show to continue the conversation that was left open in the last episode. Lea is not your typical singer/songwriter, as she blends…

StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 39) “Lea Longo – Peace Through Yoga and Love Through Music”

June 12, 2015 Dean Olson

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433997020027}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433997020028}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433997020029}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433997020035}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433997020037}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433997020037}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433997020038}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433997020039}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433997020039}”] “Lea Longo – Peace Through Yoga and Love Through Music” featuring tracks from the album SONGS OF A SIREN[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]What a wonderful time I had on the show when Montreal based singer/songwriter Lea Longo made a return appearance. Lea is not your typical musical artist, as…

StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 38) “Frank Shiner – Meeting the Quiet Genius and Going Home Again”

June 5, 2015 Dean Olson

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 37) “Frank Shiner – The Journey To a Brand New Day”

May 29, 2015 Dean Olson

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1432859298233}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1432859298233}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1432859298234}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1432859298235}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1432859298235}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1432859298236}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1432859298237}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1432859298237}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1432859298237}”] “Frank Shiner – The Journey To a Brand New Day” featuring the songs “Brand New Day” and “The Real Me”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]Ever since the day I met New York-based singer Frank Shiner, I have had the honor of his friendship and the privilege of rubbing elbows…

Look What They’ve Done To Our Girls, Ma

May 27, 2015 Dean Olson

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433601751318}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433601751319}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433601751319}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433601751320}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433601751321}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433601751322}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433601751322}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433601751323}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433601751323}”]I saw a lot of comments about Miley Cyrus appearing in this video. Most seem quick to absolve all the recent years of shock performances, and yield to the obvious reminder that she is talented. Of course she is. I remember watching her sing “50…

StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 36) “Gordon Jensen – You Can Find Water In the Desert Of Your Days”

May 15, 2015 Dean Olson

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1431460047712}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1431460047712}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1431460047713}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1431460047714}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1431460047714}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1431460047715}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1431460047716}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1431460047716}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1431460047717}”] “Gordon Jensen – You Can Find Water In the Desert Of Your Days” featuring the songs “God Makes the Impossible Probable” “Written In Red” and “Desert Of My Days”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]Sometimes when I host my show StrongWriter On the Radio I can’t be shy when…

StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 35) “Gordon Jensen – Saved At Six and Soaring At Sixteen”

May 8, 2015 Dean Olson

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1430718003483}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1430718003485}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1430718003486}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1430718003488}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1430718003489}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1430718003490}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1430718003492}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1430718003492}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1430718003493}”] “Gordon Jensen – Saved At Six and Soaring At Sixteen” featuring the songs “Bigger Than Any Mountain” and “Redemption Draweth Nigh”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]Some of the underlying tenets of my show StrongWriter On the Radio are faith and encouragement. Gospel songwriter Gordon Jensen delivers on both…

Janice Belitsky Fights Breast Cancer with Music – revisited

May 1, 2015 Dean Olson

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_message color=”alert-danger” style=”round”]I was just thinking of my sisters in music, along with my female family members who have dealt with various forms of cancer, and I thought of this song by Janice Belitsky. She released this dramatic ballad three years ago, and I always like to share it every couple of months. She…

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