PHABO: From Juke Joints to Blue Note

Ian Von catches up with Phabo backstage in New Orleans during his tour run with Ari Lennox for an honest conversation about life on the road, performing for Ari’s loyal R&B audience, and how every city brings a different energy to the show. Phabo also breaks down his new project Ratchet & Blues, the creative freedom behind it, paying homage to classic R&B, and how touring has helped him grow as an artist and performer. They also talk fan-building, the business side of touring, Ari Lennox’s impact on modern R&B, and what’s next — including Blue Note performances and a full Ratchet & Blues tour. 🧧 Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/canwetalkrnb 📱Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & iHeart Now!!!! ✅Don’t forget to stream & rate us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeart - CLICK LINKS BELOW! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zfIA072HwTapLg019UDcM iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-can-we-talk-rb-119355435/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-we-talk-rnb-podcast/id1703170636 📲Stay connected with Us! #CanWeTalkRnB #CWTRB Hosted & Created by: Ian Von | www.instagram.com/IanVonMusic Produced by: Launch Pod Studio | www.instagram.com/LaunchPodStudio Links: 📱www.instagram.com/CanWeTalkRnB 📱www.twitter.com/CanWeTalkRnB 📱https://www.tiktok.com/@canwetalkrnb 🎥 www.youtube.com/canwetalkrnb #canwetalkrnbpodcast #rnb #podcast #rnbmusic #rnbvibes Chapters: 0:00 Intro & Welcome 0:24 On Tour in New Orleans 0:42 Life on the Road & Venue Energy 1:11 First Hometown Performance 1:51 The Making of Ratchet & Blues 2:31 Full Creative Control & DIY Vision 3:01 Defining the Ratchet & Blues Sound 3:28 Classic R&B References & Juke Joint Energy 3:45 Favorite Album Moments 4:03 Tour Lineup Breakdown 4:33 Learning From Ari Lennox 4:49 Ari Lennox’s Originality & Influence 5:25 Balancing Male & Female Energy on Tour 6:03 Three Different R&B Styles on One Stage 6:33 Ari’s Stage Production & Hotel Concept 7:03 Watching the Headliner Every Night 7:23 Standing vs. Seated Crowd Energy 7:32 Ari Lennox’s R&B Fanbase 8:11 Love, Vulnerability & Ari’s Music 8:41 Matching Energies Across the Show 9:18 Best Intro Songs for New Fans 9:48 Nostalgia vs. Originality in Production 10:12 Favorite Lyrics & Standout Tracks 10:23 Touring, Ticket Sales & Music Business Talk 10:58 Sold-Out Tours & Building a Fanbase 11:29 Real Impact Beyond Social Media Numbers 12:02 Real-Life Support vs. Digital Metrics 12:18 Why New Orleans Crowds Matter 12:39 What’s Next After the Tour 13:04 Blue Note Shows Announcement 13:20 Touring Ratchet & Blues Properly 13:39 Balancing Music & Podcasting 14:03 Tour Status Check 14:13 Closing Thoughts & Gratitude 14:24 Outro & Sign-Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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