our mission to actively foster our acoustic mu- sic community resonates far beyond our walls in Springfield,” Chapman said. “Sitting down with Jeff — who shares our deep passion for the ‘soul’ of these instruments — was the per- fect way to show that our ‘digital front porch’ is open to everyone, from Hollywood icons to local beginners.” “The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People” has become a destination for acoustic enthusiasts. Featuring conversations with the artists, manu- factures, luthiers and celebrities who make up the acoustic music world, the series is available as a video podcast on YouTube and Spotify, as well as an audio podcast on all major platforms. In the episode with Daniels, listeners are treated to personal stories from the actor’s musical journey, including reflections on his 1934 Martin C-2 and a memorable encounter with George Harrison. “The success of our YouTube channel and this podcast proves that people are hungry for authenticity,” Chapman said. “We aren’t just selling instruments; we are supporting the artistic journey of 100,000 people and count- ing.” {theacousticshoppe.com}
The Acoustic Shoppe Hits 100K YouTube Subscribers S pringfield, Missouri-based retailer The Acoustic Shoppe has officially crossed the view with Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor and songwriter Jeff Daniels. From left: The Acoustic Shoppe’s Jason, John and Jeremy Chapman.
100,000-subscriber mark on YouTube, earn- ing the platform’s Silver Creator Award. To celebrate, president and CEO Jeremy Chapman and the team released a landmark episode of the shop’s hit podcast, “The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People,” featuring an exclusive inter-
Daniels, known for his roles in “The Newsroom” and “Dumb and Dumber,” is a dedicated Martin guitar player who is a regular customer of The Acoustic Shoppe. “Reaching 100,000 subscribers and receiving our Silver Play Button is an affirmation that
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