Songcraft is a bi-weekly podcast that brings you in-depth conversations with and about the creators of lyrics and music that stand the test of time. You probably know their names, and you definitely know their songs. We bring you their stories.
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Jrodconcerts: The Podcast is often in the top #100 music interview podcasts on all of Apple Podcasts and it’s been ranked #50 out of 100,000+ music podcasts on Spotify. It has been selected as “Best Music Podcast’ by the W3 Awards for two years running, and has been recognized by the Nashville Business Journal, Aventura Magazine and more. It has now surpassed 800K downloads. Past guests include Judy Collins, The Late Mary Wilson of The Supremes, Lainey Wilson, Morgan Wade, Maggie Rose, Ashle ...
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In 2015, Phil completed his underground wine cellar at his 1929-built Nashville estate. Filled with cocktail favorites, candles and, what else, a piano, the cellar quickly became his favorite place to write, play and hang out with friends. The environment inspired his idea to create a series with his talented friends. Songs from the Cellar was born! SFTC will feature artists, songwriters, entertainers, athletes, comedians and wine enthusiasts will be guests on the show. Each episode will spo ...
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Kevin Jonas Sr., the patriarch of the Jonas family, talks with entertainment icons about legendary moments and the stories behind them. Kevin, affectionately known as Papa Jonas, has been in entertainment for decades. He is an entrepreneur, the owner of Nellie’s Southern Kitchen, and Jonas Group Entertainment which has worked with The Jonas Brothers, Jordan Sparks, and many others.
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Maris's music has been described as "soulful indie pop with a touch of magic." In this episode, we dive deep into her creative process, exploring the inspiration behind her latest hit singles like 'The Fight', 'Chamaleon' and 'Heavenly Bodies' Maris opens up about her journey as a songwriter, the challenges of staying true to her artistic vision, a…
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Ep. 242 - LARKIN POE ("Bluephoria")
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Grammy-winning Southern roots rock duo Larkin Poe (sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell) join us to chat about their creative process and their exciting forthcoming album, Bloom. PART ONE: 'Tis the season! Scott and Paul chat about the classic Halloween songs. Is it time for a modern day resurgence of spooky music? PART TWO: Our in-depth conversation w…
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Singer-songwriter Dylan Rockoff joins us to celebrate the release of his outstanding new EP, "Evergreen"! We dive deep into the inspiration behind the new songs, discuss the challenges of staying grounded in the unpredictable music industry, and reflect on his personal growth as he enters a new decade. Plus, we revisit his exciting win in the CBS M…
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You can feel an unmistakable urgency when a song is written and performed from a place of complete honesty. That feeling permeates singer-songwriter Juliet Lloyd’s new album, Carnival. The album is Juliet’s first full-length effort since 2007. Shortly after releasing her sophomore album that year, she walked away from music completely for more than…
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2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame MEGA EPISODE. Recap & Press Conference Interviews: Cher, Kool & The Gang, Peter Frampton, Chuck D, Dionne Warwick, Tom Morello, Jennifer Hudson, Keith Urban, Roger Daltrey ...
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Get ready to rock! This is a MEGA episode jam-packed with fascinating stories, quotes, and conversations from the biggest names in music, straight from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony and press conferences. We were backstage, bringing you exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access to this legendary event. Hear from icons like…
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Singer, Songwriter, Composer: Nakia
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Nakia, is an influential queer artist in the Austin music scene and beyond, has been capturing the hearts with his commanding and soulful voice worldwide for over 20 years. He has shared stages with legendary performers such as Alejandro Escovedo, Sharon Jones, Willie Nelson, B.B.King, and The Muppets. Nakia is deeply respected for his contribution…
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Ep. 241 - DAVID WILCOX ("Eye of the Hurricane")
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Storytelling folk troubadour and songwriter's songwriter David Wilcox dives deep on his creative process. PART ONE: Paul and Scott pay tribute to the late Kris Kristofferson and Hugh Prestwood before diving in to a cringey lyrical trend that they're happy to see fade into history. PART TWO: Our in-depth conversation with David Wilcox ABOUT DAVID WI…
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Alt-Rock Band: Brother Elsey (Brady Stablein)
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We welcome Brady Stablein of rising Alt-Rock Band Brother Elsey to the show. After a series of EPs, along with intensive self-booked tours, Brother Elsey’s momentum has led to dates with acts like The Head and the Heart, Allen Stone, The Wallflowers, The War and Treaty and SUSTO. Their hard-earned grassroots growth has helped cultivate a loyal foll…
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Highlands Food & Wine 2024 Preview With Casey Reid
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Get ready for a taste of the high life! Join us as we preview the 2024 Highlands Food & Wine Festival (Nov 7-10) with special guest Casey Reid of Eleven Events. This isn't your average food festival – nestled in breathtaking Highlands, NC Highlands Food & Wine offers a unique Celebration" with four days of world-class music, culinary delights, and …
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Fire Country Season 3 Preview With Singer Songwriters: Matt Koziol and Nick Howard
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Ahead of the Season 3 premiere of CBS' hit drama Fire Country, we sit down with Friend of the show and mega-talented Singer-Songwriters Matt Koziol as well as Nick Howard to chat about their involvement with the show, navigating the waters of the music industry, hearing your songs on TV the concept of Love and more. __________ This episode is broug…
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Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist: Jeremy Short
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With an orange mustache, golden voice, and cherry red Gibson ES-335, Appalachian Space Funk artist Jeremy Short has quickly risen to the top shelf of must-hear players on the scene. Having garnered significant recognition for his masterful, yet seemingly effortless guitar playing “Kentucky’s Jeremy Short is one of the top 30 blues guitar players in…
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Ep. 240 - STEPHAN MOCCIO ("Wrecking Ball")
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From Miley's "Wrecking Ball" to The Weeknd's "Earned It" to his own successful instrumental albums, Oscar and Grammy nominated songwriter, composer and producer Stephan Moccio gives opens up on his creative process. PART ONE Paul and Scott share some of your submissions for favorite lyric lines, as well as lyrics that bug you from songs you otherwi…
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Four years ago, Alice Wallace moved to Nashville after more than a decade in southern California, and 'Here I Am' is the first of her albums to be recorded in true Music City style, backed by a lineup of world-class musicians and recorded in two whirlwind days with no rehearsal. Produced by Nick Buda (Taylor Swift, Martina McBride, Dolly Parton), t…
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Carter Vail is the kind of guy who can look on the bright side no matter what. Listen to the infectious pop-rock he’s been making since 2018 or watch his hilarious videos on TikTok or Instagram, and you’ll find a relentless optimist who crafts inviting tunes with humor and heart. Though the Los Angeles songwriter’s sophomore LP 100 Cowboys boasts t…
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Maya de Vitry’s vibrant voice seems to rise out of some necessity of bringing songs to life, embracing listeners with a soulful intimacy. She grew up in a musical family in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, understanding music to be a place of gathering, a way to spend a summer night around a campfire. Maya first traveled and performed as a fiddling …
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Ep. 239 - HOWARD JONES ("No One is to Blame"
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Electronic music pioneer Howard Jones joins us to talk about everything from classic hits such as "Things Can Only Get Better" and "No One is to Blame" to his recent live album, Live at the O2. PART ONE Paul and Scott remind our listeners to send in their favorite lyric line, as well as their least favorite lines from songs they otherwise love. The…
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NERIAH puts everything - the good, the bad, and the ugly, honest truth into her music. From happiness and love, to hardships and heartbreak, NERIAH’s music takes you on the rollercoaster of emotions that everyone goes through, with each song letting her audience know they’re not alone on this unpredictable and beautiful adventure of life. NERIAH cu…
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Hailing from the largely unsung streets of Staten Island, Ferry Townes emerges as a poignant voice in the indie music scene, channeling the raw, unfiltered emotions of its frontwoman, songwriter, Julia Gargano. The name Ferry Townes is an homage to The Staten Island Ferry, a symbol of Julia’s upbringing commuting to Manhattan for school, family day…
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Songwriter/Producer: Jason DeZuzio
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Los Angeles based Producer/Songwriter JAYSON DEZUZIO is at the forefront of the music industry. “Thunder” by Imagine Dragons is only the start in a career defined by pushing sonic and songwriting barriers. Branching into film and TV, developing artists and working with the top in the industry, Jayson has an ear for hooks, hits and does it all with …
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Alt-Pop Band: lovelytheband - Mitchy Collins
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On the heels of lovelytheband's new album, their excellent, uplifting and highly danceable new self titled album hear from the project's creative mastermind about key moments in his current musical journey. How the Los Angeles music scene compares to Nashville, getting into a peak state whenever he takes the stage, why Music videos are still import…
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Ep. 238 - SHELBY LYNNE ("Killin' Kind")
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Shelby Lynne is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her landmark classic album I Am Shelby Lynne, which won her a Grammy award for Best New Artist. We recently sat down with Shelby to discuss the evolution of her songwriting, from her early days in Nashville to her recent genre-defying "comeback" album Consequences of the Crown. PART ONE Scott and …
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Singer-Songwriter: Emily Shackelton
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We are thrilled to welcome one of Nashville's most admired and decorated Songwriters, Emily Shackelton to the show. Originally from Biwabik, Minnesota, Emily studied at Berklee College of Music, where she won the coveted BMI John Lennon Songwriting Competition, before moving to Nashville to pursue songwriting. Her catalog includes cuts by Carly Pie…
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Singer-Songwriter: Charlie Overbey
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The Los Angeles-born and bred and now New Mexico-based Singer-Songwriter Charlie Overbey, who Lemmy labeled the “Punk Rock Spy In The House Of Honky Tonk" and Rolling Stone hailed as an “LA Cult Figure” joins Jamie on the show. His new album, 'In Good Company (Out NOW)' is an all-star-filled career retrospective which includes Nils Lofgren, Marcus …
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Singer-Songwriter: Melanie MacLaren
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Melanie MacLaren's lyrics have been described as “haunting yet humorous” and possessing a “sentimental cynicism” that “oozes with Gen-Z relatability.” This duality shines through in all aspects of her music— she’s a classic finger-style guitar that grew up playing classical, but uses ambient beds and distorted trad instruments to punctuate her comp…
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Ep. 237 - TAYLA PARX ("thank u, next")
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Three-time Grammy nominee Tayla Parx talks about her artist career and her role as a behind-the-scenes songwriter who has crafted huge hits for Ariana Grande, Panic! At the Disco, Dan + Shay, and many others. PART ONE: Is Dave Grohl this generation's Phil Collins? PART TWO: Our in-depth interview with Tayla Parx ABOUT TAYLA PARX: Three-time Grammy …
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Elevation Beaver Creek 2024 Preview with Founder: Bobbii Jacobs
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As a founder and Entrepreneur, Bobbii Jacobs, President of FF Entertainment has revolutionized the live music industry with Live on The Vineyard and now Elevation Beaver Creek. On this episode we talk about the unique Journey of Bobbii, from her youth and business background to the genesis of what have become music industry staple events. Elevation…
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A Nashville power player, and a true Troubadour of the magic happening in 'Music City' we welcome Singer-Songwriter Afton Wolfe to the show. Afton Wolfe has worn the hats of many humans from philosopher to lawyer, neuroscientist to bartender, from Washington to Tennessee, but his roots are in those of the rock, blues, and soul music of Mississippi.…
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Australian Hit-Making Trio and Friends of the show Sheppard (Amy Sheppard, George Sheppard and Emma Sheppard) discuss the Genesis of their breathtaking latest album 'Zora' and how it was influenced by their unique Grandmother and her values. We also talk about Emma and Amy's early days, growing up knowing that living in a state of Gratitude and Joy…
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Ep. 236 - THE SECRET SISTERS ("All the Ways")
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Two-time Grammy nominated duo The Secret Sisters (Laura Rogers and Lydia Slagle) join us to chat about their development as songwriters and reaching new creative heights with their latest album. PART ONE: Scott and Paul chat about Scott's recent trip to see Norah Jones and Lake Street Dive perform at Red Rocks and discuss the ways concerts have cha…
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Some Artists, you love them almost instantly, and that was the deal for me with Kiely Connell, who I was fortunate to be tipped off to early on, through some mutual friends in Nashville. In her breathtaking Sophomore album 'My Own Enemy' , Kiely sings candidly and full of wisdom about the darker side of the human condition, reflecting on themes of …
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Owner/Propietor: JesseLee Jones (Robert's Western World)
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Internationally acclaimed Nashville honky tonk Robert's Western World will celebrate its 25th Anniversary under the proprietorship of JesseLee Jones on August 5th, 2024. To celebrate, we welcome JesseLee himself to share with us the mega party expected to take over Nashville, and to share with us his one-of-a kind story that shines the American Dre…
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A fellow Floridian in Nashville, Savanna Leigh is a rising Singer-Songwriter quickly making waves in Music city and beyond. She grew up around creatives who were making a living from music, which encouraged her that becoming a full-time artist was a viable ambition. Originally inspired by mainstream country, she wrote her first song at age 12, exhi…
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Creative Executive/Singer-Songwriter: Eric Hirshberg
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On the eve of the release of his new album 'Second Hand Smoke' we welcome a once in a generation creative: Eric Hirshberg. Detroit-born, Los Angeles-based Eric Hirshberg is a creative polymath with talent and knowledge that spans brand building, video game creation, design, marketing, storytelling, drawing, and music. He is an accomplished creative…
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Ep. 235 - CHARLIE PEACOCK ("Every Heartbeat")
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GRAMMY-winning producer, artist, and songwriter Charlie Peacock defies categorization. Paul chats with him about everything from his early days on the Norther California jazz scene, to writing hits for the Christian music world, to producing everyone from the Civil Wars to Switchfoot. PART ONE: Scott and Paul talk about aging, the Rolling Stones co…
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Singer-Songwriter: Fraser Churchill
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We welcome a Friend of the show, and Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Fraser Churchill to the show, celebrating his debut EP 'Times Are Changin' Known for his dynamic vocal style and multi-instrumental skills, Fraser's music connects intimately with audiences, making each song a shared experience. His international breakthrough as a songwriter came with…
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We welcome one of Country Music's hottest acts, Jesse Daniel to the show. Since releasing his 2018 self-titled debut on his own Die True Records, he’s earned great esteem as a country music traditionalist and built a wildly devoted international following – thanks in no small part to his freewheeling live show and tendency to tour nearly 200 days a…
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame President And CEO: Greg Harris
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Had the opportunity to visit our friends at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland and sat down with Greg Harris, President and CEO. We talked about the ground-breaking expansion of the museum slated to open in 2026 which will bring a new, state-of-the-art addition to life as well as well as a new exhibit celebrating the music of 1984. For more …
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Musical Artists: Laura Reed and Megan Coleman
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On the heels of their excellent collaborative EP, (Chapters Vol.1) Nashville based Super Duo Laura Reed and Megan Coleman call into Jrodconcerts: The Podcast from the road, to talk about their individual experiences falling in love with music as kids, using their Art of social change and how their backgrounds have guided them as Artists. Megan also…
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On the eve of the release of their beautiful second studio album, A Matter of Time, Soul-Rock Nashville based Icons LadyCouch join the show. Keshia Bailey (Vocals/Percussion) and Allen Thompson (Vocals/Guitar) talk about how their upbringing ultimately got them to follow their musical purpose, Allen's transformative period and Keshia's decision to …
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Ep. 234 - MADELEINE PEYROUX ("Don't Wait Too Long")
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Acclaimed genre-crossing songwriter and interpreter Madeleine Peyroux takes stock of her songwriting over the years and shares insights into the creation of her latest album. PART ONE Paul and Scott talk music books, the value of recording, and whether or not performers should stick to a strict or loose interpretation of a song when performing live…
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Jojo is a 21 year old singer & musician from Coeur d’ Alene Idaho , and one of Indie Folk's very promising young talents. Jojo has been singing since she can remember, & writing music has always been an outlet for her in her personal life. At the age of 12 she performed at her first gig, & for the last 8 years has been crafting & challenging hersel…
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Festival Preview: Music For The Mind 2024
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We welcome Stephanie Monroe, Executive Director of the rising Music Festival, 'Music For The Mind' in Southeast Missouri, taking place this year on August 16 and 17 in Lake Wappapello, MO. The festival fosters a sense of community with proceeds helping various mental health initiatives with a stellar lineup this year including Drake White, Maggie R…
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Singer-Songwriter: Helena Hallberg
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Born to Swedish parents in picturesque Zurich, Switzerland, Helena Hallberg's journey as an artist is as unique and diverse as her background. Drawing inspiration from Folk, Jazz, and Pop, she seamlessly combines these elements to create a musical tapestry, exploring themes of mental health, female empowerment, and multiculturalism. Her debut album…
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Singer-Songwriter: Michigander (Jason Singer)
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Some bands, you love them almost instantly, and that was the deal for me with Michigander, who I was fortunate to be tipped off to early on, through some mutual friends in Nashville. My admiration for Jason Singer's project has only grown with each new release, as Michigander continues to explore new sonic terrain, including on their 2023 EP 'It Wi…
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Ep. 233 - BRUCE HORNSBY ("The Way It Is")
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Three-time GRAMMY winner and musical omnivore Bruce Hornsby chats about his wide-ranging career, from pop to bluegrass to jazz! PART ONE: Paul and Scott talk about their Instagram, a wild Genesis fact, and more. PART TWO: Our in-depth conversation with Bruce Hornsby ABOUT BRUCE HORNSBY: Thirteen-time Grammy nominee and three-time winner Bruce Horns…
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I am thrilled to welcome back to the show, a Nashville-based Gem, Singer-Songwriter Brontë Fall. Teri Bracken’s career as Brontë Fall began almost accidentally. The singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist born and raised in the Chicago suburbs had always been a music obsessive, dreaming of forming her bands and playing on stages. While workin…
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Days after announcing her 'All My Vices' North American headlining tour, Friend of the show JJ Wilde joins us from Canada to catch up on everything in her world. From the whirlwind past 3 years that have taken her to the top of the Rock charts, to opening up for Kiss during their farewell tour and the powerful songwriting that made the EP Best of M…
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#500: John Oates, Sierra Hull and Brit Taylor Live at City Winery
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John Oates, Sierra Hull, and Brit Taylor join Jamie in front of a live audience at City Winery in Nashville, Tennessee to celebrate episode 500 of Jrodconcerts The Podcast. Topics discussed include finding a higher purpose than yourself, still searching for that perfect song and the highlights of what have been timeless careers for all involved. Jo…
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CMA Fest 2024 Recap & Singer-Songwriters Britnee Kellogg and Alannah McCready
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We recap CMA Fest 2024, the world's largest Country Music Festival, which took place in Nashville June 6-9. The best things we saw, were the people, the weather and more. We also conclude our final interviews with two up-and-coming Singer-Songwriters Britnee Kellogg and Alannah McCready. Britnee Kellogg’s journey into country music is a story of pa…
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Bonnaroo 2024 Recap And Country-Rock Band Texas Hill
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We bid adieu to an unforgettable 2024 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival with an in-depth review, including the best bands we saw, and a general overview of what was a HOT but special time in Manchester, Tennessee. Then we sit down with Texas Hill, one of Country-Rock's most buzzworthy bands for a chat on the progress they have made as a band. their …
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