Episode 2 - Singer/Songwriter – and Undertaker – Shawn Mafia
- Jan 31
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 7
August 9, 2024
Singer/songwriter - and undertaker - Shawn Mafia, joins JRod and Nayeli, Copper Mountain College student hosts and producers at Area 62, in Joshua Tree. Shawn is joined by Big Dave Johnson, the Desert Yeti, to talk songwriting, hi-desert music, and transactions down at the crossroads at midnight. Catch the bonus Tiny Cactus Concert featuring Shawn Mafia and Big Dave Johnson, the Desert Yeti, on video!
What We Discuss:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:11 - How did you get the nickname "Big Dave Johnson"?
00:03:02 - Can you share your backgrounds growing up in the desert?
00:04:09 - What’s the story behind your nickname?
00:05:24 - How did you two meet?
00:08:11 - What significance do open mic nights have for you?
00:10:28 - Where do your musical inspirations come from?
00:11:40 - How much of your music is based on true events?
00:13:27 - Is writing music therapeutic for you?
00:16:20 - What do your parents think of your music career?
00:18:11 - How does your day job influence your songwriting?
00:19:25 - What’s your favorite song and why?
00:24:59 - Is “Rim on the Asphalt” a true story?
00:26:03 - What was your worst live performance experience?
00:27:43 - What’s the best live performance you’ve had?
00:29:28 - How did you choose the name “Shawn Mafia”?
00:30:39 - How did you get into the funeral business?
00:32:30 - Do you have any crazy stories from the funeral industry?
00:34:11 - Is the high desert a good place for musicians?
00:35:14 - Have you written any songs, Big Dave?
00:36:26 - When did you discover you could sing?
00:39:21 - Can you give us a brief freestyle?
00:40:39 - Do you think famous artists sell their souls?
00:44:18 - How can listeners access your music?
00:46:37 - Is social media necessary for artists today?
00:48:17 - What are your greatest accomplishments?
00:50:19 - What musical genre do you identify with?
00:54:06 - How has military service impacted you?
00:55:49 - Can you describe the songwriting process?
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