web01.fireside.fm Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:58:16 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Petticoat Rule - Episodes Tagged with “Singer Songwriter” https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/tags/singer-songwriter Mon, 07 May 2018 07:00:00 -0400 This is Petticoat Rule, a radio program dedicated to unraveling the mystery of creative productivity by examining the lives of women involved in the music industry. Each episode aims to develop an intimacy with the artist so as to illuminate her unique relationship with her creative spirit. We hope to inspire listeners to put in the work and unleash their unique inventive talents! en-us episodic Galvanizing Women in Musical Creativity Erika June Chrstina Laing This is Petticoat Rule, a radio program dedicated to unraveling the mystery of creative productivity by examining the lives of women involved in the music industry. Each episode aims to develop an intimacy with the artist so as to illuminate her unique relationship with her creative spirit. We hope to inspire listeners to put in the work and unleash their unique inventive talents! yes Erika June Chrstina Laing info@petticoatrule.net The Katie Simone Episode https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-katie-simone-episode 1a30300b-cdcb-4e14-9948-6c73a08f4b80 Mon, 07 May 2018 07:00:00 -0400 Erika June Chrstina Laing full Erika June Chrstina Laing Stunning vocalist Katie Simone joins Petticoat Rule to talk about her insane schedule as a full time working musician, splitting her time between original solo work, weekend cover gigs, weddings, coaching, and, of course, practicing... as well as a bit of fun thrown in at open stages and karaoke! 55:08 yes Stunning vocalist Katie Simone joins Petticoat Rule to talk about her insane schedule as a full time working musician, splitting her time between original solo work, weekend cover gigs, weddings, coaching, and, of course, practicing... as well as a bit of fun thrown in at open stages and karaoke! She also wows us with her unbelievable 'siren' call, and explains her perspective on the differences in attitudes towards women between the original music and cover music scenes. <br> SPOTIFY: The Katie Simone Playlist <br> CREDITS: Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Katie, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer. This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>. The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River's Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode. Special Guest: Katie Simone. Stunning vocalist Katie Simone joins Petticoat Rule to talk about her insane schedule as a full time working musician, splitting her time between original solo work, weekend cover gigs, weddings, coaching, and, of course, practicing... as well as a bit of fun thrown in at open stages and karaoke! She also wows us with her unbelievable 'siren' call, and explains her perspective on the differences in attitudes towards women between the original music and cover music scenes.



SPOTIFY: The Katie Simone Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Katie, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.

Special Guest: Katie Simone.

]]> Stunning vocalist Katie Simone joins Petticoat Rule to talk about her insane schedule as a full time working musician, splitting her time between original solo work, weekend cover gigs, weddings, coaching, and, of course, practicing... as well as a bit of fun thrown in at open stages and karaoke! She also wows us with her unbelievable 'siren' call, and explains her perspective on the differences in attitudes towards women between the original music and cover music scenes.



SPOTIFY: The Katie Simone Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Katie, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.

Special Guest: Katie Simone.

]]> The Chloe Wiecz Episode https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-chloe-wiecz-episode f1c08686-cc5e-458a-89c7-155abe957d79 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 07:00:00 -0400 Erika June Chrstina Laing full Erika June Chrstina Laing Jazz singer-songwriter Chloe Wiecz joins Petticoat Rule to share a beautiful story about her emotional and spiritual journey through musicianship, and her extraordinary mentor experience with the late Geri Allen. 1:42:52 yes Jazz singer-songwriter Chloe Wiecz joins Petticoat Rule to share a beautiful story about her emotional and spiritual journey through musicianship, and her extraordinary mentor experience with the late Geri Allen. She is also hilarious, as you will hear all about her hot dog sculptures, sick rhymes, and that one time she resourcefully used a stick in the mud for a pen. <br> SPOTIFY: The Chloe Wiecz Playlist <br> CREDITS: Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Chloe, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer. This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>. The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River's Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode. Special Guest: Chloe Wiecz. Jazz singer-songwriter Chloe Wiecz joins Petticoat Rule to share a beautiful story about her emotional and spiritual journey through musicianship, and her extraordinary mentor experience with the late Geri Allen. She is also hilarious, as you will hear all about her hot dog sculptures, sick rhymes, and that one time she resourcefully used a stick in the mud for a pen.



SPOTIFY: The Chloe Wiecz Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Chloe, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.

Special Guest: Chloe Wiecz.

]]> Jazz singer-songwriter Chloe Wiecz joins Petticoat Rule to share a beautiful story about her emotional and spiritual journey through musicianship, and her extraordinary mentor experience with the late Geri Allen. She is also hilarious, as you will hear all about her hot dog sculptures, sick rhymes, and that one time she resourcefully used a stick in the mud for a pen.



SPOTIFY: The Chloe Wiecz Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Chloe, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.

Special Guest: Chloe Wiecz.

]]> The Morgan Erina Episode https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-morgan-erina-episode 473541d9-7f45-4afb-8073-02176ef10527 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 07:00:00 -0400 Erika June Chrstina Laing full Erika June Chrstina Laing Singer-songwriter Morgan Erina joins Petticoat Rule to talk about the ups and downs of mental health issues and musicianship; her muses Sinead O'Connor, Delores O'Riordan, and Chester Bennington; and how she's really an old-school romantic at heart. 1:21:19 yes Singer-songwriter Morgan Erina joins Petticoat Rule to talk about the ups and downs of mental health issues and musicianship; her muses Sinead O'Connor, Delores O'Riordan, and Chester Bennington; and how she's really an old-school romantic at heart. We also hear a brand new song, her first in a period of writer's block, and she invites the listeners to help her name it. <br> SPOTIFY: The Morgan Erina Playlist <br> CREDITS: Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Morgan, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer. This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>. The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River's Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode. Special Guest: Morgan Erina. Singer-songwriter Morgan Erina joins Petticoat Rule to talk about the ups and downs of mental health issues and musicianship; her muses Sinead O'Connor, Delores O'Riordan, and Chester Bennington; and how she's really an old-school romantic at heart. We also hear a brand new song, her first in a period of writer's block, and she invites the listeners to help her name it.



SPOTIFY: The Morgan Erina Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Morgan, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.

Special Guest: Morgan Erina.

]]> Singer-songwriter Morgan Erina joins Petticoat Rule to talk about the ups and downs of mental health issues and musicianship; her muses Sinead O'Connor, Delores O'Riordan, and Chester Bennington; and how she's really an old-school romantic at heart. We also hear a brand new song, her first in a period of writer's block, and she invites the listeners to help her name it.



SPOTIFY: The Morgan Erina Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Morgan, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.

Special Guest: Morgan Erina.

]]> The Blak Rapp MADUSA Episode https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-blak-rapp-madusa-episode 989d9943-ff05-4a03-bcce-562621668259 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 07:00:00 -0500 Erika June Chrstina Laing full Erika June Chrstina Laing Hip-hop artivist Blak Rapp MADUSA joins Petticoat Rule explaining her music's political themes against mass incarceration, white supremacy, and systemic racism, as well as giving insight into the challenges of life as a female hip-hop artist. 1:20:39 yes Hip-hop artivist Blak Rapp MADUSA joins Petticoat Rule explaining her music's political themes against mass incarceration, white supremacy, and systemic racism, as well as giving insight into the challenges of life as a female hip-hop artist. She also shares her thought-provoking perspectives on spirituality, giving back, and unapologetic expression. :::CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO BLAK RAPP MADUSA'S MUSIC (https://soundcloud.com/blakrappmadusa)::: SPOTIFY: The Blak Rapp MADUSA Playlist <br> CREDITS: Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Blak Rapp MADUSA, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer. This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>. The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River's Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode. Special Guest: Blak Rapp MADUSA. Hip-hop artivist Blak Rapp MADUSA joins Petticoat Rule explaining her music's political themes against mass incarceration, white supremacy, and systemic racism, as well as giving insight into the challenges of life as a female hip-hop artist. She also shares her thought-provoking perspectives on spirituality, giving back, and unapologetic expression.

:::CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO BLAK RAPP MADUSA'S MUSIC:::

SPOTIFY: The Blak Rapp MADUSA Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Blak Rapp MADUSA, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.

Special Guest: Blak Rapp MADUSA.

]]> Hip-hop artivist Blak Rapp MADUSA joins Petticoat Rule explaining her music's political themes against mass incarceration, white supremacy, and systemic racism, as well as giving insight into the challenges of life as a female hip-hop artist. She also shares her thought-provoking perspectives on spirituality, giving back, and unapologetic expression.

:::CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO BLAK RAPP MADUSA'S MUSIC:::

SPOTIFY: The Blak Rapp MADUSA Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Blak Rapp MADUSA, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.

Special Guest: Blak Rapp MADUSA.

]]> The Sparkle Pony Episode https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-sparkle-pony-episode 11fd5c98-a39d-4ab5-a19d-ae560036421d Mon, 09 Oct 2017 07:00:00 -0400 Erika June Chrstina Laing full Erika June Chrstina Laing Vocalist Valentina Raffaelli and bassist Molly Hebert-Wilson from the Philadelphia-based folk band Sparkle Pony stop by the Petticoat Rule studio to share their many motivating strategies for overcoming one's inner critic while inspiring us with their down-to-earth dedication to their craft. 1:17:52 yes Vocalist Valentina Raffaelli and bassist Molly Hebert-Wilson from the Philadelphia-based folk band Sparkle Pony stop by the Petticoat Rule studio to share their many motivating strategies for overcoming one's inner critic while inspiring us with their down-to-earth dedication to their craft. We also hear the rich stories behind the songs they share with us, about Valentina's experiences as a musician in her native country of Italy, and about Molly's beautiful musical relationship with her mother. <br> SPOTIFY: The Sparkle Pony Playlist <br> CREDITS: Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Valentina, Molly, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer. This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>. The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River's Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode. Special Guests: Molly Hebert-Wilson and Valentina Raffaelli. Vocalist Valentina Raffaelli and bassist Molly Hebert-Wilson from the Philadelphia-based folk band Sparkle Pony stop by the Petticoat Rule studio to share their many motivating strategies for overcoming one's inner critic while inspiring us with their down-to-earth dedication to their craft. We also hear the rich stories behind the songs they share with us, about Valentina's experiences as a musician in her native country of Italy, and about Molly's beautiful musical relationship with her mother.



SPOTIFY: The Sparkle Pony Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Valentina, Molly, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.

Special Guests: Molly Hebert-Wilson and Valentina Raffaelli.

]]> Vocalist Valentina Raffaelli and bassist Molly Hebert-Wilson from the Philadelphia-based folk band Sparkle Pony stop by the Petticoat Rule studio to share their many motivating strategies for overcoming one's inner critic while inspiring us with their down-to-earth dedication to their craft. We also hear the rich stories behind the songs they share with us, about Valentina's experiences as a musician in her native country of Italy, and about Molly's beautiful musical relationship with her mother.



SPOTIFY: The Sparkle Pony Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Valentina, Molly, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.

Special Guests: Molly Hebert-Wilson and Valentina Raffaelli.

]]> The Melanie Stangl Episode https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-melanie-stangl-episode 5df7fbf8-15b7-49e2-8a52-3651b0ef15bd Mon, 25 Sep 2017 07:00:00 -0400 Erika June Chrstina Laing full Erika June Chrstina Laing Music journalist Melanie Stangl joins Petticoat Rule, sharing many inspirational productivity and writing tips while discussing her journey to reporting for the entertainment industry. 1:02:42 yes Music journalist Melanie Stangl joins Petticoat Rule, sharing many inspirational productivity and writing tips while discussing her journey to reporting for the entertainment industry. We hear her own music as well, and hear her speak on her priority of maintaining journalistic integrity in spite of societal expectations that women accommodatingly 'play nice'. Don't miss out on her specially curated Spotify playlist chock full of her favorite artists including many Pittsburgh musicians, and of course the awesome intro-outro songs we crafted together!! <br> SPOTIFY: The Melanie Stangl Playlist <br> CREDITS: Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Melanie, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer. This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>. The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River's Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode. Special Guest: Melanie Stangl. Music journalist Melanie Stangl joins Petticoat Rule, sharing many inspirational productivity and writing tips while discussing her journey to reporting for the entertainment industry. We hear her own music as well, and hear her speak on her priority of maintaining journalistic integrity in spite of societal expectations that women accommodatingly 'play nice'. Don't miss out on her specially curated Spotify playlist chock full of her favorite artists including many Pittsburgh musicians, and of course the awesome intro-outro songs we crafted together!!



SPOTIFY: The Melanie Stangl Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Melanie, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.

Special Guest: Melanie Stangl.

]]> Music journalist Melanie Stangl joins Petticoat Rule, sharing many inspirational productivity and writing tips while discussing her journey to reporting for the entertainment industry. We hear her own music as well, and hear her speak on her priority of maintaining journalistic integrity in spite of societal expectations that women accommodatingly 'play nice'. Don't miss out on her specially curated Spotify playlist chock full of her favorite artists including many Pittsburgh musicians, and of course the awesome intro-outro songs we crafted together!!



SPOTIFY: The Melanie Stangl Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Melanie, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.

Special Guest: Melanie Stangl.

]]> The Kiki from The Buckle Downs Episode https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-kiki-from-the-buckle-downs-episode f503a595-d145-4f04-9859-9cca955f5b3f Sun, 10 Sep 2017 07:00:00 -0400 Erika June Chrstina Laing full Erika June Chrstina Laing Powerhouse vocalist Kiki Brown from The Buckle Downs joins Petticoat Rule to talk about how she balances her many roles including musician, mother, on-the-job problem-solver, vocal coach, soon-to-be wife, and black woman in the genre of rock and roll. 1:15:57 yes Powerhouse vocalist Kiki Brown from The Buckle Downs joins Petticoat Rule to talk about how she balances her many roles including musician, mother, on-the-job problem-solver, vocal coach, soon-to-be wife, and black woman in the genre of rock and roll. Super engaging and inspiring, after listening to Kiki describe her life's path you'll leave the episode ready to push yourself to your own next level. Don't miss out on her Spotify playlist, and the awesome intro-outro songs we crafted together!! Find the episode at: https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-kiki-from-the-buckle-downs-episode SPOTIFY: The Kiki from The Buckle Downs Episode <br> CREDITS: Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Kiki, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer. This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>. The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River's Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode. Special Guest: Kiki from The Buckle Downs. Powerhouse vocalist Kiki Brown from The Buckle Downs joins Petticoat Rule to talk about how she balances her many roles including musician, mother, on-the-job problem-solver, vocal coach, soon-to-be wife, and black woman in the genre of rock and roll. Super engaging and inspiring, after listening to Kiki describe her life's path you'll leave the episode ready to push yourself to your own next level. Don't miss out on her Spotify playlist, and the awesome intro-outro songs we crafted together!!

Find the episode at: https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-kiki-from-the-buckle-downs-episode

SPOTIFY: The Kiki from The Buckle Downs Episode



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Kiki, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.

Special Guest: Kiki from The Buckle Downs.

]]> Powerhouse vocalist Kiki Brown from The Buckle Downs joins Petticoat Rule to talk about how she balances her many roles including musician, mother, on-the-job problem-solver, vocal coach, soon-to-be wife, and black woman in the genre of rock and roll. Super engaging and inspiring, after listening to Kiki describe her life's path you'll leave the episode ready to push yourself to your own next level. Don't miss out on her Spotify playlist, and the awesome intro-outro songs we crafted together!!

Find the episode at: https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-kiki-from-the-buckle-downs-episode

SPOTIFY: The Kiki from The Buckle Downs Episode



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Kiki, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.

Special Guest: Kiki from The Buckle Downs.

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